Magbababoy (en. Pig farmer)

/mag-ba-ba-boy/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb indicating the action of raising or caring for pigs.
He is a pig farmer who raises healthy pigs for his business.
Siya ay isang magbababoy na nag-aalaga ng masusustansyang baboy para sa kanyang negosyo.
The act of raising pigs as a means of livelihood.
Pig farming is a profitable livelihood in the provinces.
Ang magbababoy ay isang kumikitang hanapbuhay sa mga probinsya.

Etymology

The word 'magbababoy' derives from the word 'baboy' meaning 'pork' or 'pig' in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pig farming of animals
The process of caring for and developing animals, especially pigs.
magbababoy ng mga hayop

Related Words

pigpen
A place or enclosure for pigs.
babuyan
farmer
A person who cultivates crops or raises animals for a living.
magsasaka

Slang Meanings

Eating almost all the food that is served.
Wow, he really went hog wild at the feast, there’s barely anything left!
Grabe, nagbababoy siya sa handaan, halos wala nang natira!
Shamelessly overindulging in food, even when it's unnecessary.
Our friend is hogging all the food at the buffet again!
Yung tropa namin, nagbababoy na naman sa buffet!
Going on a food binge as if there's no end.
Oh no, Maria is at it again, she cleared all the dishes!
Naku, si Maria, nagbababoy na naman, lahat ng ulam tinira!