Labusak (en. Debacle)

/la-bu-sak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An event that has an unpleasant outcome or failure.

The debacle of their project caused disappointment to the entire team.

Ang labusak ng kanilang proyekto ay nagdulot ng pagkabigo sa buong koponan.

A great defeat or failure.

He experienced a debacle in starting his business.

Nakatanggap siya ng labusak sa kanyang pagsisimula ng negosyo.

Derived from the word 'labas' meaning to go out and 'sak' meaning to pounce resulting in this rare term.

debacle of a plan

Bad result from a poor plan.

labusak ng plano

disturbing event

An event that causes fear or concern.

nakababahalang pangyayari

A classmate or known friend

I just saw my labusak at the mall!

Ngayon lang kami nagkita ng labusak ko sa mall!

Sometimes used as slang for 'gang' or group of friends

Hey, join my labusak for the hangout later!

Ayo, sama ka labusak namin sa gala mamaya!

Can refer to people who are very close to each other

We treat each other like labusaks, even if we're not together all the time.

Parang labusak lang ang turingan namin, kahit di magkasama lagi.