Bumugbog (en. To beat up)

/buˈmuɡbɔɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of physically hurting a person.
He filed a case against his neighbor for beating him up.
Ipinagharap niya ng kaso ang kanyang kapitbahay dahil sa bumugbog sa kanya.
To give harsh blows or strikes.
He will return after being beaten up at school.
Siya ay babalik matapos ang bumugbog sa kanya sa paaralan.
A form of violence typically done by one person to another.
He beat up the victim in a public place.
Bumugbog siya sa biktima sa pampublikong lugar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

that beat up
that caused pain or distress.
na bumugbog

Related Words

beaten
A word that refers to the condition of a person who has been hurt or struck by a heavier object.
bugbog

Slang Meanings

To express anger or annoyance towards someone through physical harm.
His friend suddenly beat him up because he got angry.
Yung kaibigan niya, bigla na lang siyang binugbog kasi nagalit siya.
To ambush or jump someone with bad intentions.
They beat up the man who was just paying a debt.
Bumugbog sila sa lalaking nagbabayad lang ng utang.
To fight or engage in physical struggle.
He got mad, so he beat up his classmates.
Nagalit siya kaya't bumugbog siya sa mga kaklase niya.