Magbuntot (en. To follow closely)

/maɡ.bun.tot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that refers to the action of following closely or trailing behind a person or animal.
Just follow me if you don't know the way.
Magbuntot ka lang sa akin kung hindi mo alam ang daan.
Expression of the action of being with someone without leaving anything behind.
He follows his friends everywhere they go.
Magbuntot siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan tuwing umalis sila.

Etymology

The term 'magbuntot' is derived from the root word 'buntot', which means the part of the body that hangs at the back of an animal.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to tail behind
to follow closely behind a person or animal
magbuntot sa likod

Related Words

tail
The part of an animal's body that hangs at its back.
buntot

Slang Meanings

to follow
Like a dog, I'm always watching over him and following him around.
Parang aso, lagi na lang akong nagbabantay sa kanya at nagbuntot.
to be a stalker
Wow, he followed his crush around all day!
Grabe, nagbuntot siya sa crush niya buong araw!
to imitate someone's actions
It's fun, I followed my friend around and copied all his moves.
Ang saya, nagbuntot ako sa kaibigan ko at kinuha ko ang lahat ng moves niya.