Kabog (en. Thud)

/ka.bog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A heavy, loud sound that may be caused by a collision or a strike.
We heard a thud from the room above.
Nakarinig kami ng kabog mula sa silid sa itaas.
The impact or strike caused by the stretching or movement of an object.
The thud of the door indicated that someone had entered.
Ang kabog ng pintuan ay nagpakita na may pumasok.
verb
To cause a sound similar to a thud.
His heart thudded when he saw her.
Nagkabog ang kanyang puso nang makita niya siya.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kabog' which refers to the sound of thudding or banging.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thud of the heart
The quick beating of the heart in fear or excitement.
kabog ng dibdib

Related Words

strike
The thudding sound caused by a violent impact.
pukpok
bang
A loud sound typically coming from something dropping or crashing.
bang

Slang Meanings

Fabulous; extremely beautiful or impressive.
Wow, your outfit is so Kabog! You're totally killing it!
Grabe, ang kabog ng outfit mo! Laban na laban!
Shocking; surprising.
The exam results were Kabog, the scores were so high!
Kabog yung resulta ng exam, sobrang taas ng scores!
Going to win; be victorious.
Our team is definitely going to be Kabog in this match!
Siguradong kabog ang team natin sa laban na 'to!