Himbubuyog (en. To swarm)

/him.bu.bu.joɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of gathering or assembling many people or things in one place.
People are swarming around the stage for the concert.
Ang mga tao ay himbubuyog sa paligid ng entablado para sa konsiyerto.
The increase in quantity or number of something.
In the summer, insects swarm in the gardens.
Sa tag-init, ang mga insekto ay himbubuyog sa mga hardin.

Etymology

From the root 'buhay' with the prefix 'him' indicating the action of gathering or coming together.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Swarm of people
Gathering of many people in one place.
Himbubuyog ng mga tao

Related Words

gathering
The act of bringing together or forming a group.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

A lot of people eating
The place is packed in the cafeteria, it's like everyone is starving!
Ang himbubuyog sa kantina, parang lahat ay nagugutom!
Always happy, full of life
He is truly the life of the party, always with a smile.
Siya talaga ang himbubuyog ng barkada, laging may ngiti.