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    Bumagakbak (en. To stammer)

    /buˈmaɡakbak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action in which a person has difficulty speaking clearly.
    When he encountered people, he stammered in his response.
    Nang makatagpo siya ng mga tao, siya ay bumagakbak sa kanyang sagot.
    Reflects the emotions or nervousness that a person feels while speaking.
    His nerves caused him to stammer in his speech.
    Ang kanyang nerbiyos ay nagdulot upang siya ay bumagakbak sa kanyang talumpati.
    Often leads to worry or concern regarding the listener's reaction.
    Due to his hesitation, he stammered throughout the speech.
    Dahil sa kanyang pag-aatubili, siya ay bumagakbak sa buong talumpati.

    Etymology

    root word 'gakbak'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stammering while telling a story
    having difficulty while narrating or speaking
    bumagakbak habang nagkukwento

    Related Words

    gakbak
    The root word from which bumagakbak is derived, meaning to pause or stutter while speaking.
    gakbak

    Slang Meanings

    when there is an unexpected event that wasn't anticipated
    He was caught off guard when it suddenly poured during the wedding.
    Bumagakbak siya nang biglang bumuhos ang ulan sa kasal.
    very aggressive or intense action
    He really went for it in the fight, he wasn't scared even with many wounds.
    Bumagakbak siya sa laban, hindi siya natakot kahit marami nang sugat.
    the situation became chaotic or the plans didn't go well
    The party went haywire, the guests didn't show up.
    Bumagakbak ang party, hindi dumating ang mga bisita.