Galbot (en. Stumble)

/gal-bot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of fatigue or lack of balance while walking.
He fell due to stumbling while running fast.
Siya ay nahulog dahil sa galbot habang mabilis na tumatakbo.
Any mistake in walking or in movement.
This stumble caused him to bump into the wall.
Ang galbot na ito ay nagdulot ng kanyang pagkakauntog sa dingding.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'galbot' used in Balagtasan or patriotic verse that relates to expression.

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not stumble
Be careful when walking to avoid falling or getting hurt.
huwag mag-galbot

Related Words

tumble
The act of rolling or falling from a high place.
tumble

Slang Meanings

Deliberately imitating or pretending to be someone else on social media.
Do you want to use your looks? Let's galbot.
Gusto mo ba ng gamitan ng ganda? Galbot tayo.
Creating a fake persona for personal gain.
That account is a galbot, all fake photos!
Galbot yang account na yan, puro fake photos!
Pretending to be someone else in online games.
Jano always galbots in Mobile Legends!
Palaging galbot si Jano sa Mobile Legends!