Bumabagakbak (en. Tumbling)
boo-mah-bah-gahk-bahk
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of rolling or tumbling.
People are tumbling around because of intense anger.
Bumabagakbak ang mga tao sa paligid dahil sa matinding galit.
Where something falls and gets scattered.
Pieces of glass are tumbling on the floor.
Bumabagakbak ang mga piraso ng salamin sa sahig.
Acting or moving in a disorganized manner.
The children are rolling around in the park while playing.
Ang mga bata ay bumabagakbak sa parke habang naglalaro.
Etymology
root word 'bagak' meaning to roll or to cause chaos.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tumbling on the ground
adjusting by rolling or falling to the ground.
bumabagakbak sa lupa
Related Words
to roll
Means to roll or to cause chaos.
bagak
to fall
The action of falling or collapsing.
bumagsak
Slang Meanings
wasting time
Don't bumabagakbak playing computer games; we have projects to finish!
Huwag kang bumabagakbak sa kakalaro sa computer; may projects tayo na dapat tapusin!
only having fun
Oh, how fun your life is, you're always bumabagakbak at parties!
Naku, ang saya ng buhay mo, lagi ka na lang bumabagakbak sa mga parties!
throwing money away
You're just bumabagakbak on useless things, what a waste of money!
Bumabagakbak ka lang sa mga gamit na walang silbi, sayang ang pera!