Mabisyo (en. Vicious)

/ma-bi-syo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Relating to bad behavior or vice.
His vices cause many problems in his life.
Ang kanyang mabisyo ay nagdudulot ng maraming problema sa kanyang buhay.
Featuring behaviors that are harmful to oneself or others.
Avoid vicious habits to have a happier life.
Iwasan ang mabisyo na gawi upang magkaroon ng mas masayang buhay.
Commonly used to describe people who indulge in wrongdoing.
He is known as vicious in their village.
Siya ay kilala bilang mabisyo sa kanilang baryo.

Etymology

The word 'mabisyo' originates from the root word 'bisyo' which means bad habit or vice.

Common Phrases and Expressions

vicious behavior
Has bad habits or vices.
mabisyo ang gawi
fierce and vicious
As a combination of decay and bad behavior.
mabagsik at mabisyo

Related Words

vice
A bad habit or vice that can cause harm to oneself or others.
bisyo
vigor
Being lively but with negative aspects.
masiklab

Slang Meanings

someone said to be fond of vices
Juan is a vice guy; he's always playing cards.
Si Juan, mabisyo yan, lagi na lang naglalaro ng baraha.
drinks heavily
Carla is really a vice person; she's so into alcohol.
Mabisyo talaga si Carla, sobrang mahilig sa alak.
has a bad vice
My friend is a vice person; he always has a new vice.
Yung kaibigan ko, mabisyo, lagi na lang may bagong bisyo.