Bulakbol (en. Play hooky)

boo-lahk-bol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of skipping or not attending school or work.

He played hooky from school yesterday.

Nag-bulakbol siya sa eskwela kahapon.

Originated from Tagalog, commonly used in informal contexts.

Juan played hooky

Juan did not attend school.

nag-bulakbol si Juan

school

Where students study.

eskwela

work

An activity where a person earns money.

trabaho

A lazy or slacker person.

My sibling is such a slacker, always just sleeping at home.

Yung kapatid ko, bulakbol siya, palaging natutulog lang sa bahay.

A person who loves to chill and does nothing.

He's often just hanging out, always doing nothing.

Madalas siyang bulakbol, lagi na lang walang ganap.

Slacking off or postponing responsibilities.

You're slacking off again! You have so much homework still not finished.

Bulakbol ka na naman! Ang dami mo pang homework na di pa tapos.