Magsalabsab (en. To spill)

/maɡsalabˈsab/

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The act of spilling or pouring a liquid unintentionally.
He spilled water on the floor while cleaning.
Nagsalabsab siya ng tubig sa sahig habang naglilinis.
Pouring content from one container to another.
Pour the milk into the glass, trying not to spill it.
Magsalabsab ka ng gatas sa baso sikaping hindi ito matapon.

Etymology

mula sa salitang ugat na 'salabsab' na ang ibig sabihin ay magbuhos o matapon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

spill liquid
the action of unintentionally spilling liquid.
magsalabsab ng likido

Related Words

spill
The root word referring to the act of pouring or spilling.
salabsab

Slang Meanings

To explode or go crazy in a situation.
He went wild at the party, we all got tired from dancing!
Nag-magsalabsab siya sa party, lahat tayo napagod sa kakasayaw!
To be lively or join in on the fun.
Why do you seem like you're not joining the fun with your friends anymore?
Bakit parang hindi ka na nag-magsalabsab sa mga kaibigan mo?
To make a mess or really get into an activity.
You should really go all out to make the match more fun!
Dapat ka talagang mag-magsalabsab para mas masaya ang laban!