Kulabukab (en. Tumakbo sa likidong anyo)

ku-la-bu-kab

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of an excessive amount causing overflow.
The spill of oil on the water surface represents pollution.
Ang kulabukab ng langis sa ibabaw ng tubig ay naglalarawan ng polusyon.
A type of liquid that spills or flows.
The overflow from the stream carried a lot of soil onto the road.
Ang kulabukab mula sa sapa ay nagdala ng maraming lupa sa kalsada.
The reaching of air or other things through pouring.
The flow of water from the well illuminated the dark area.
Ang kulabukab ng tubig sa balon ay nakapagbigay liwanag sa madilim na lugar.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'labukab' referring to spreading or overflowing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

overflowed
Refers to a situation where a liquid has spilled over.
nagkulabukab

Related Words

spread
The root word that refers to spreading or overflowing.
labukab

Slang Meanings

National Star of Kilig (the feeling of excitement/romance)
I wish I could just be a star in front of him!
Sana maging kulabukab na lang ako sa harapan niya!
Super crush
Wow, I have such a huge crush on him!
Grabe, ang kulabukab ko sa kanya!
Kilig overload
Whenever I'm with him, I always feel overwhelmed with excitement!
Tuwing kasama ko siya, parati akong kulabukab!