Bugnusin (en. To stab)

/bʊɡˈnusɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of suppression or attack using a sharp object.
The criminal stabbed the victim with a knife.
Ang kriminal ay bugnusin ang biktima gamit ang kutsilyo.
An assault or attack on a person or object.
He warned people not to stab the challenger.
Binigyan niya ng babala ang mga tao na huwag bugnusin ang hinahamon.
The occurrence of a sharp object passing through something.
The joys of life are pierced by luck and hardship.
Ang ligaya ng buhay ay bugnusin ng kamalasan at hirap.

Etymology

A Tagalog word referring to a type of physical suppression action or discussion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to stab the heart
the suppression of feelings or love.
bugnusin ang puso

Related Words

stab
An act of piercing with a sharp object.
saksak
stabber
An object used to stab or pierce.
taga

Slang Meanings

A fight or situation that is a matter of life and death or thought to be difficult.
Wow, this fight is such a tough one, it’s really brutal!
Grabe naman, ang bugnusin ng laban na to, sobrang hirap!
To be aggressive or assertive in a situation.
You should really go hard in your presentation to get their attention!
Dapat mag-bugnusin ka na sa presentation mo, para makuha mo ang atensyon nila!
To explode or burst out emotions in anger.
When he came back, I just unleashed all my frustration at him.
Nang bumalik siya, bugnusin na ang lahat ng tampo ko sa kanya.