Magbugbugan (en. To beat each other)
/maɡbuɡbuɡan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to express pain to each other.
They beat each other in front of everyone.
Sila ay nagmagbugbugan sa harap ng lahat.
The act of hitting or beating each other in a fight.
They started to beat each other after the misunderstanding.
Nagsimula silang magbugbugan matapos ang di pagkakaintindihan.
A harmful act or confrontation.
The teacher prohibited fighting at school.
Ipinagbawal ng guro ang magbugbugan sa paaralan.
Etymology
from the root word 'bugbog'
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don't fight!
Don't engage in a fight or hurt each other.
Huwag magbugbugan!
Related Words
beating
What is done when there are physical inflictions or hurt.
bugbog
punch
A type of infliction using a fist.
suntok
Slang Meanings
intensity of a fight
The groups had an intense brawl in the street.
Walang takot na nagmagbugbugan ang mga grupo sa kalsada.
a scuffle or shove
Wow, they had a scuffle on the basketball court!
Grabe, nagmagbugbugan sila sa basketball court!
a slap fight
Their brawl started with a simple slap fight.
Ang magmagbugbugan nila ay nag-umpisa sa isang simpleng pagsasampal.