Ibulubod (en. To boast)

i-bu-lu-bod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or act of showing off or intentionally displaying.
You should boast about your achievements in school.
Ibulubod mo ang iyong mga nagawa sa paaralan.
Showing something that is superior or better than others.
Don't boast about your wealth; it's better to be humble.
Huwag ibulubod ang iyong kayamanan; mas mabuti pang maging mapagpakumbaba.
Emphasizing a success or ability.
Whenever he tells a story, he really boasts about his successes.
Sa tuwing nagkukuwento siya, talagang ibinubulubod niya ang kanyang mga tagumpay.

Etymology

from the word 'bulubod' meaning 'to boast' or 'to elevate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to boast about oneself
To showcase someone's accomplishments or abilities.
ibulubod ang sarili

Related Words

to boast
The act of emphasizing something or someone one is proud of.
bulubod
pride
The feeling of pride in oneself or one's accomplishments.
pagmamalaki

Slang Meanings

to push or to exploit
Don't ibulubod people into doing favors, you might overcommit.
Wag kang ibulubod ng mga tao sa favor, baka ma-overcommit ka.
to pretend or to hide
It's like you ibulubod your problems in front of others.
Parang ibulubod mo na lang ang mga problema mo sa harap ng iba.
to bolster one's courage
You really need to ibulubod your courage to get started.
Kailangan mo talagang ibulubod ang loob mo para makapagsimula.