Bugbugin (en. To hit)

bug-BOO-gin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of hurting or harmful action.
Don't hit other people on the road.
Huwag kang magbugbugin ng ibang tao sa kalsada.
Imposing punishment through physical harm.
He received a warning not to engage in hitting.
Nakatanggap siya ng babala na huwag na munang magbugbugin.
Striking or attacking something or someone.
Sometimes, hitting leads to more serious situations.
Minsan, ang bugbugin ay nagdudulot ng mas malalang sitwasyon.

Etymology

From the word 'bugbog', meaning 'to beat or attack'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't hit
A reminder or warning not to hurt.
Huwag magbugbugin
The two groups fought
The two groups had a fight or battled.
Nagbugbugin ang dalawang grupo

Related Words

beating
A noun meaning physical harm or the effect of hitting.
bugbog
to punch
An action of striking with a fist.
suntukin

Slang Meanings

Acting like you're furious or charging in without thinking.
He seemed to go wild in rage when he saw his stuff being broken.
Parang bugbugin na siya sa galit nang makita niyang sinira ang kanyang gamit.
Charging or getting into a fight with another person.
When he couldn't hold back anymore, he went to fight their opponents.
Nang hindi na siya nakapagpigil, bugbugin na ang mga kalaban nila.
Being aggressive in arguing or defeating people.
He always bombards his fellow students with his opinions.
Laging bugbugin ang mga kapwa estudyante niya sa kanyang mga opinyon.
Acting like a bully, especially among friends.
Sometimes we just mess around and play-fight with the group.
Minsan nagpa-bugbugin lang kami sa 'minsan ng tropa.