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    Habhab (en. Picking up)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A form of transportation commonly used in the Philippines where passengers ride in a vehicle from one place to another.
    We rode a habhab to town.
    Sumakay kami ng habhab papuntang bayan.
    The action of picking up passengers from a place.
    We waited for a habhab at the corner to pick up passengers.
    Naghintay kami ng habhab sa kanto para kumuha ng mga pasahero.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Ride a habhab.
    To ride a habhab.
    Sumakay ng habhab

    Related Words

    tricycle
    A small passenger vehicle with three wheels.
    tricycle
    jeepney
    A type of passenger vehicle popular in the Philippines.
    jeepney

    Slang Meanings

    Quick movement or giving attention to someone
    It's like they're on a roll with their intense calls; they've done a lot.
    Parang habhab siya sa matitinding tawag niya, dami na niyang nagawa.
    Taking advantage of a situation or person
    Don't get caught up in that; you're not gonna benefit from it!
    Huwag kang magpahabhab, hindi ka naman makikinabang dyan!
    A surprising or funny action
    Your prank was so wild, I fell off laughing!
    Sobrang habhab ng prank na ginawa mo, Nahulog ako sa kakatawa!