Habubos (en. Slippery)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something that has a slippery or shallow surface.
The bathroom floor is slippery and dangerous when wet.
Ang sahig ng banyo ay habubos at delikado kapag basa.
Having the ability to be slippery or easily slide.
Her outfit is slippery so she was careful while walking.
Ang kasuotan niya ay habubos kaya't nag-ingat siya sa paglakad.
Indicating a characteristic that may cause slipping.
The leaves on the ground become slippery when it rains.
Ang mga dahon sa lupa ay nagiging habubos kapag umuulan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slippery road
A road that is slippery or difficult to walk on.
habubos na daan

Related Words

difficulty
Difficulty is a situation that causes trouble in walking or standing due to a slippery surface.
kalisod

Slang Meanings

Completely clean or free of dirt.
Their house looks really habubos, it's beautiful!
Ang bahay nila, para talagang habubos na habubos, ang ganda!
Nothing left or losing everything.
When my bag fell into the river, I really habubos all my things.
Nang mahulog yung bag ko sa ilog, habubos talaga ang mga gamit ko.