Kabalbalan (en. Slanginess)

ka-bal-ba-lan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State or characteristic of being slang.
The slanginess of his speech evokes many undesirable connotations.
Ang kabalbalan ng kanyang pananalita ay nalalapatan ng mas maraming hindi kanais-nais na konotasyon.
Collection of slang words used within a particular group.
The slanginess of the youth refers to the words they use in their conversations.
Ang kabalbalan ng mga kabataan ay tumutukoy sa mga salitang kanilang ginagamit sa kanilang mga usapan.

Etymology

Originating from the word 'balbal,' referring to slang or informal language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slang of the youth
Words used by youths that are informal.
kabalbalan ng mga kabataan

Related Words

slang words
Informal words used in colloquial conversation.
salitang balbal
jargon
Terminologies used by a particular group or profession.
jargon

Slang Meanings

partner (a helper who's noisy or annoying)
Don't be a hassle, just help me out.
Huwag kang maging kabalbalan, tulungan mo na lang ako.
madness
Wow, it's like madness is happening in his life.
Grabe, parang kabalbalan na ang nangyayari sa buhay niya.
nonsense
You're doing a lot of nonsense again!
Ang dami na namang kabalbalan ang pinaggagawa mo!