Kalabugsok (en. Spurt)
/ka.la.buɡ.ʃok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden explosion or outburst of liquid from a place.
There is a spurt of water from the broken faucet.
May kalabugsok ng tubig mula sa sirang gripo.
A quick surge of emotion or feeling.
His anger had a spurt that he could not control.
Ang kanyang galit ay nagkaroon ng kalabugsok na hindi niya napigilan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'bugso' which means explosion or sudden outburst.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sudden spurt of water
sudden outpouring of water from a source.
kalabugsok ng tubig
outburst of anger
the sudden explosion of anger.
kalabugsok ng galit
Related Words
burst
An act of sudden release or explosion.
bugso
drip
Quick flow of liquid from a place.
sirit
Slang Meanings
Like bulalo, but sweeter.
The kalabugsok at the corner is so tasty, like bulalo with added sweetness!
Ang linamnam ng kalabugsok sa kanto, parang bulalo na may added sweetness!
Means 'dancing while playing'.
They're having so much fun in the kalabugsok, like kids dancing in joy.
Sobrang saya nila sa kalabugsok, parang mga bata na sumasayaw sa saya.