Magboksing (en. Boxing)

/magˈbok.siŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of fighting or contesting in boxing.
He is training for boxing to fight his opponents.
Siya ay nagbababari ng magboksing upang makipaglaban sa kanyang mga kaaway.
Developing self-discipline and improving health through boxing.
Let's box to improve our health.
Magboksing tayo upang mapabuti ang ating kalusugan.

Etymology

From the word 'boxing' derived from English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's box
An invitation to fight or exercise through boxing.
magboksing tayo

Related Words

boxer
A person who fights in boxing.
boksingero

Slang Meanings

to practice boxing
I hope you box later for your match on Sunday.
Sana magboksing ka mamaya para sa laban mo sa Linggo.
to debate or argue
They boxed it out with questions in class earlier.
Nagboksing sila ng mga katanungan sa klase kanina.
to act tough or brave in a fight
You should toughen up in the fight, don't be scared.
Dapat magpaka-bokser ka sa laban, huwag matakot.