Magbulakbol (en. To slack off)
/maɡbulakbol/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of doing something lazily or without energy.
He slacked off in his studies and didn’t pass.
Siya ay nagbulakbol sa kanyang mga aralin at hindi nakapasa.
Avoiding or shirking responsibility.
Due to his slacking off behavior, he forgot to finish his project.
Sa kanyang magbulakbol na ugali, nalimutan niyang tapusin ang kanyang proyekto.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Don’t slack off
Avoid laziness and work hard.
Huwag magbulakbol
Related Words
slacker
A colloquial term referring to laziness or avoidance of work.
bulakbol
Slang Meanings
to continue with strange behavior or habits
Even though there was no conversation, he still hung out on the street.
Kahit na wala nang usapan, nagbulakbol pa rin siya sa kalsada.
to wallow in problems instead of solving them
Instead of doing his homework, he just goofed off at home.
Imbes na ayusin ang kanyang takdang aralin, nagbulakbol na lang siya sa bahay.
to live frivolously, not serious
Their conversation was pointless, just all goofing around.
Walang kwenta yung paguusap nila, puro bulakbol lang.