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    Busalan (en. Gag)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An object used to prevent or hinder a person's speech, usually an animal.
    They put a gag on the dog to prevent it from biting.
    Nilagyan nila ng busalan ang aso para hindi ito makagat.
    In the context of a person, it may refer to closing a person's mouth using a material.
    He placed a gag on the person to prevent them from speaking.
    Ipinatong niya ang busalan sa tao upang hindi makapagsalita.
    The act of hindering speech or expression.
    The gag is a symbol of restriction on freedom of speech.
    Ang busalan ay isang simbolo ng pagpigil sa kalayaan ng pagsasalita.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word derived from the root 'busal'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Has a gag
    Indicates not speaking or restraining anyone.
    May busal

    Related Words

    gag place
    The place where a gag is used or placed.
    busalanan

    Slang Meanings

    To hide or conceal in a place that's hard to see.
    You're such a fool, just hide me so that mom won't see.
    Ang tanga mo, busalan mo na lang ako para di makita ni mama.
    To hide from a difficult thing or situation.
    Just conceal your broken heart so you won't get hurt again.
    Busalan mo na lang ang sirang puso mo, para hindi ka masaktan ulit.