Magyibok (en. To yell)

/mag-yi-bok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A act of shouting or yelling.
People yelled at the concert when they saw their favorite artist.
Ang mga tao ay nagmagyibok sa konsiyerto nang makita ang kanilang paboritong artista.
Expressing feelings through the repetition of sound or shouting.
The children yelled with joy at their new toy.
Nagmagyibok ang mga bata sa tuwa sa kanilang bagong laruan.
Expressing anger or disappointment through a shout.
He shouted and yelled due to his disappointment.
Nagbigay siya ng sigaw at nagmagyibok dahil sa kanyang pagkabigo.

Etymology

comes from the root word 'yibok' which means 'to cry out' or 'to yell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a shout
to express feelings or information in a loud voice.
magbigay ng sigaw

Related Words

shout
A sound created by raising one's voice.
sigaw
cry
A sound produced by feeling an emotion, often coming from the eyes.
iyak

Slang Meanings

Calling someone who is caring or nurturing.
He is really the person I can rely on during tough times.
Siya talaga ang magyibok ko sa panahon ng problema.
Refers to a person who easily feels sympathy.
My friend is such a softie; he can give even when he has nothing left.
Yung kaibigan kong magyibok, kaya niyang magbigay kahit walang-wala na siya.