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    Kabal (en. Cabal)

    /ˈkabəl/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A secret group of people who discuss and plan things.
    The members of the cabal gathered for their secret meeting.
    Ang mga miyembro ng kabal ay nagtipon para sa kanilang lihim na pulong.
    An organized group with negative aims or plots.
    Many accusations suggest that politicians are part of a cabal.
    Maraming akusasyon na ang mga pulitiko ay bahagi ng isang kabal.
    Forming strategies or tactics behind others' backs.
    The cabal planned their next move without the opposition's knowledge.
    Ang kabal ay nagplano ng kanilang susunod na hakbang nang walang kaalaman ng oposisyon.

    Etymology

    Originating from the term 'kabal' referring to a group of people with a specific purpose or aim.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cabal of businessmen
    A group of people involved in business looking out for their interests.
    kabal ng mga negosyante
    joining a cabal
    The process of becoming part of a secret group.
    pagsali sa kabal

    Related Words

    conspiracy
    A plan or plot often with a secret aim.
    komplot
    conspirator
    A person who is a member of a cabal or conspiracy.
    konspirator

    Slang Meanings

    A unique personality or character that is engaging.
    His kabal is super entertaining, even just with his attitude.
    Ang kabal niya ay sobrang nakakaaliw, kahit sa angas lang siya.
    A person with deep knowledge about difficult or esoteric matters.
    He is the kabal in psychology matters at school, always with new ideas.
    Siya ang kabal sa mga usaping sikolohiya sa school, laging may bagong ideya.