Kalibugan (en. Debauchery)

ka-li-bu-gan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of excessive desire or sin, especially in sexual aspects.
Lust becomes an obstacle to his moral standards.
Ang kalibugan ay nagiging isang hadlang sa kanyang moral na pamantayan.
An excessive liking for bad things or improper behavior.
A person's debauchery causes sin in society.
Ang kalibugan ng tao ay nagiging sanhi ng kasalanan sa lipunan.

Etymology

root word: kali- + bugan (source of meanings)

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of lust
in a state of excessive desire.
puno ng kalibugan
debauchery of the mind
conditions or thoughts filled with wicked desire.
kalibugan ng isip

Related Words

calamity
A severe situation or crisis that causes damage.
kalamidad
immoral
Expressing undesirable behavior or thoughts.
kalaswa

Slang Meanings

favoring or enjoying the company of mistresses
My thing is the women I meet, they’re all just mistresses.
Kalibugan ko kasi ang nakikilala kong mga babae, puro na lang kabit.
desire or craving for sexual activity
Even though my pockets are empty, all I can think about is desire.
Kahit walang laman ang bulsa ko, kalibugan na lang ang naiisip ko.
having fun or enjoyment in forbidden relationships
They got into it hanging out, even though they knew it was wrong.
Nagkalibugan sila sa pagtambay, kahit alam nilang bawal.