Bumagisbis (en. To hasten)
bu-ma-gis-bis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to do something quickly or in a hurry.
He hastened to school so as not to be late.
Bumagisbis siya patungo sa paaralan upang hindi mahuli.
The act of rushing or hurrying to perform a task.
People hurried when they heard the fire.
Bumagisbis ang mga tao nang marinig ang sunog.
Etymology
from the word 'gisbis' meaning urgency or pressing.
Common Phrases and Expressions
He hastened.
He acted quickly or rushed.
Bumagisbis siya.
Don't rush.
Don't hurry.
Huwag kang bumagisbis.
Related Words
easy
An adjective meaning not difficult or can be done quickly.
madali
fast
An adjective indicating speed of action.
mabilis
Slang Meanings
to serve a dish with an excessive amount
Dude, you really overdid it with the dish, that could feed the entire neighborhood!
Dude, ang bumagisbis mo naman sa ulam, kasya na 'yan sa buong barangay!
to overindulge or to overdo things
I need to go all out for the celebration, I don't plan on cleaning up later!
Kailangan ko ng bumagisbis para sa kasiyahan, wala na akong balak na maghugas mamaya!