Kambog (en. Call)

kam-bog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A call or shout used to attract attention.
In her call, many looked at her.
Sa kanyang kambog, marami ang tumingin sa kanya.
A notable call that expresses feelings or intentions.
The teacher's call inspired the students.
Ang kambog ng guro ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa mga estudyante.

Etymology

From the word 'kambog' which means a call to attract or draw attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

call of nature
A call from nature urging people to listen.
kambog ng kalikasan

Related Words

call
A word referring to the act of mentioning a person's or thing's name to attract attention.
tawag
entreaty
A form of call that may mean urging or beckoning.
hamok

Slang Meanings

big person or heavy
Wow, Niko is such a kambog, he could be used as a bulldozer!
Grabe, ang kambog ni Niko, parang pwede nang gawing bulldozer!
called 'fatty' or very overweight
I'm annoyed with him, he always calls me kambog!
Naaasar ako sa kanya, lagi na lang niya akong tinatawag na kambog!
eats a lot or gluttonous
You might be a kambog! You eat the viand so fast.
Baka kang kambog! Ang bilis mong kumain ng ulam.