Bugalwak (en. Mockery)

/buɡalwɑk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A word or phrase used for teasing or insulting.

Mockery is not a good behavior among friends.

Ang bugalwak ay hindi isang magandang asal sa mga kaibigan.

verb

The act of teasing or insulting others.

Don't mock people for their weaknesses.

Huwag mong bugalwakin ang mga tao dahil sa kanilang kahinaan.

Tagalog word meaning 'to make fun of' or 'to insult.'

Mocking is not good.

It is not good to mock.

Hindi maganda ang bugalwak.

teasing

An act aimed at insulting or amusing others.

pangaasar

teasing

A form of mockery that often leads to conflict.

panunukso

nonsense

Wow, he’s saying a lot of nonsense!

Grabe, ang dami niyang bugalwak na pinagsasabi!

gossip

Don't pay attention to the nonsense he's spreading; it's just gossip.

Wag mo nang pansinin ang mga bugalwak na ipinapalabas niya; chismis lang yun.

a boost of confidence

With all the nonsense he said, he seems really confident!

Sa mga bugalwak na sinabi niya, parang ang lakas ng loob niya ah!