Hambalusin (en. Squeeze)

ham-ba-lu-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that indicates squeezing or holding tightly to an object or person.
Squeeze the fruit to extract its juice.
Hambalusin mo ang prutas para makuha ang katas nito.
The act of tightening or gripping with fingers on an object.
He will squeeze his palm to get rid of the nerves.
Hambalusin niya ang kanyang palad upang mawala ang nerbiyos.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hambal' which means to squeeze or hold tightly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squeeze the heart
Means emotional or painful situation that causes intense feelings.
hambalusin ang puso

Related Words

squeeze
A word that means to press or tighten.
hambal

Slang Meanings

To squeeze or press (to engage in physical confrontation)
Don't hambalusin me, that's what started all this.
Huwag ka nang hambalusin sa akin, yan pa ang pinagsimulan ng lahat.
To act tough or be demanding
When someone messes up, it’s like he just wants to hambalusin everyone.
Kapag may nagkamali, parang gusto lang niyang hambalusin ang lahat.
To hurt or get into a fight
In his rage, he decided to just hambalusin the person next to him.
Sa sobrang init ng ulo, nagdesisyon siyang hambalusin na lang ang katabi niya.