Maburol (en. Blunt)

ma-bu-rol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Official characteristic of an object that is not sharp.
The dull blade of the knife cannot cut well.
Ang maburol na talim ng kutsilyo ay hindi makagugupit nang maayos.
Means lacking clarity or not vivid.
The color of the wall became dull over time.
Ang kulay ng pader ay naging maburol sa paglipas ng panahon.

Etymology

Root word: burol

Common Phrases and Expressions

dull mind
Mind that is unclear or gradually loses its ability to think.
maburol na isip

Related Words

sharpened
The process of making something sharp.
pinurol

Slang Meanings

Lazy or unmotivated
You seem lazy today, you don't want to study.
Parang maburol ka ngayong araw, wala kang gana mag-aral.
Dull or not exciting
The party could've been fun, but the people were just dull.
Ang saya sana ng party, kaso maburol lang ang mga tao.
Lack of spark or interest
It's dull with him, our conversations don't flow.
Maburol kasi siya, hindi kami nag-uumapaw sa usapan.