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    Bumambo (en. To sway)

    bu-mam-bo

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of moving or swaying.
    The trees swayed because of the wind.
    Bumambo ang mga puno dahil sa hangin.
    Movement that has rhythm or flow.
    He swayed to the sound of the music.
    Bumambo siya sa tunog ng musika.
    A movement that features slow motion.
    Her body swayed as she hugged.
    Ang kanyang katawan ay bumambo habang siya'y nagyayakap.

    Etymology

    From Visayan 'bambo', which means to move or to sway.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sway to the rhythm of the music
    To dance or move in accordance with the rhythm of the music.
    bumambo sa saliw ng musika

    Related Words

    offering
    Movement that is accompanied by sacrifice or dedication.
    alay

    Slang Meanings

    boasting or showing off
    He's really showing off his achievements, feeling like a celebrity.
    Sobrang bumambo siya sa achievements niya, feeling artista.
    acting flashy or trying to be popular
    He's not really flashy in dancing, but he's fun to watch.
    Hindi siya bumambo masyado sa pagsasayaw, pero ang saya niyang panoorin.
    lazy or not doing much
    He's just being lazy at home, just hanging out.
    Bumambo siya sa bahay, tamang tambay lang.