Makalaboso (en. Snoop)

/makalaˈboso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of looking or observing things that you shouldn't see.
His habit of snooping got him into a lot of trouble.
Ang kanyang ugali ng makalaboso ay nagdala sa kanya ng maraming problema.
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that enjoys observing or intruding in the private life of others.
He is known as a snoop in their community.
Siya ay kilalang makalaboso sa kanilang komunidad.
A word that describes the habit of wandering or eagerness to discover secrets.
Snoopers often intrude into the conversations of others.
Ang mga makalaboso ay madalas na pumapasok sa mga usapan ng iba.

Etymology

Itinatag na maaaring nagmula sa mga salitang 'kala' at 'boso'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't interfere.
Advice not to observe or intrude in others' lives.
Huwag makialam.

Related Words

judge
A person who likes to give opinions or judgments on others.
manghusga

Slang Meanings

A thief or someone who consumes others' belongings.
Juan seems like a thief when it comes to other people's stuff.
Si Juan, mukhang makalaboso siya sa mga gamit ng iba.
Has bad intentions or is inherently evil.
Don't be friends with Sasha, she's a heartbreaker!
Huwag ka nang makipagkaibigan kay Sasha, makalaboso yun sa puso ng iba!
A person who is talked about negatively or has a bad reputation.
Just not Mark, he's known as a troublesome person around here.
Basta wag lang si Mark, ayan, kilala akong makalaboso sa lugar na 'to.