Bugaw (en. Pimp)

boo-gaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who lives by providing subordinates to clients in exchange for money.
He is a pimp who takes care of his subordinates.
Siya ay isang bugaw na nag-aalaga ng kanyang mga alagad.
A person who manages and promotes women in prostitution.
That pimp is known for his moral standards.
Ang bugaw na iyon ay kilala sa kanyang mga moral na pamantayan.
The act of providing or taking care of high-end women for sexual purposes.
The pimp helps women who want to be recognized.
Ang bugaw ay tumutulong sa mga babaeng nais makilala.

Etymology

Tagalog word for 'pimp' or 'to pimp.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

pimping of women
encouragement and promotion of women into prostitution
bugaw ng mga babae

Related Words

prostitution
A form of discrimination and economic activity involving sex for compensation.
prostitusyon

Slang Meanings

A livelihood offered to people to meet others in a fun way.
He acted as a matchmaker for his friends for a house party.
Nag-bugaw siya ng mga kaibigan niya para sa isang party sa bahay.
Became an advisor or facilitator for dates.
She is the group's matchmaker, they all have dates every Friday.
Siya ang bugaw ng grupo, lahat sila ay may date tuwing Biyernes.