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    Magsasabong (en. To engage in cockfighting)

    /maɡsaˈsabɔŋ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of fighting chickens for entertainment or profit.
    They will engage in cockfighting every Sunday to win prizes.
    Magsasabong sila tuwing Linggo para makakuha ng premyo.
    A word describing the action of participating in cockfighting.
    The people decided to engage in cockfighting in their town.
    Ang mga tao ay nagpasya nang magsasabong sa kanilang bayan.
    The occurrence of a chicken fight in an arena.
    This coming summer, the local cockfighting enthusiasts will engage in battles.
    Sa darating na tag-init, magsasabong ang mga lokal na sabungero.

    Etymology

    from the word 'sabong' which means cockfighting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's engage in cockfighting!
    We will participate in cockfighting!
    Magsasabong tayo!

    Related Words

    cockfighting
    A fight between chickens typically conducted for entertainment and prizes.
    sabong
    chicken
    A type of animal commonly used in cockfights.
    manok

    Slang Meanings

    will tease
    He's serious about it, but it seems like we'll just be teasing each other later in the conversation.
    Seryoso siyang nagsasabi, pero parang magsasabong lang tayo mamaya sa usapan.
    will fight
    After they started fighting in the game, they really got angry with each other.
    Pagkatapos nila magsasabong sa laro, nagalit na talaga sila.
    will argue
    They might just argue, but honestly, your idea seems good.
    Baka magsasabong lng sila, pero sa totoo lang, parang maganda ang ideya mo.