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    Bumakbak (en. To peel off)

    /buˈmak.bak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of removing something that is adhered or protruding.
    He peeled off the sticker from his laptop.
    Bumakbak siya ng sticker sa laptop niya.
    The act of removing the skin of something.
    He peeled the apple before eating it.
    Bumakbak ang pruble bago ito kainin.
    Removing old paint or coating from a surface.
    The house's paint peeled off due to rain.
    Bumakbak ang pintura ng bahay dahil sa ulan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'bakbak'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The skin peeled off
    Removing the skin or coating from something.
    Bumakbak ang balat

    Related Words

    to peel
    The term 'bakbak' means to separate or remove the skin from something.
    bakbak

    Slang Meanings

    To rise up or leave a place.
    Juan left to join me at the mall.
    Bumakbak si Juan para sumama sa akin sa mall.
    To show up or come out for a specific reason.
    He came out of his room because there were visitors.
    Bumakbak siya mula sa kanyang silid dahil may bisita.
    To flee or leave quickly.
    We fled in fear when we heard the scream.
    Bumakbak kami sa takot nang marinig ang sigaw.