Mambalabag (en. Disturber)

/mɒm.bɑː.lɑː.bɑg/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A person or thing that disrupts a process or situation.
The disturber in the meeting brought an unnecessary wave of noise.
Ang mambalabag sa meeting ay nagdala ng hindi kinakailangang alon ng tunog.
A person who interferes with the execution of a task that hinders others.
The disturbers in the game make it difficult for others to succeed.
Ang mga mambalabag sa laro ay nagpapahirap sa iba na magtagumpay.

Etymology

From the root word 'balabag' meaning obstruction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disturber of peace
A person or thing that causes chaos or noise.
mambalabag ng katahimikan

Related Words

obstruction
An obstacle or hindrance in a situation.
balabag

Slang Meanings

To lose one's mind - feeling sad or confused
He seems to be going crazy since he ran out of money in his business.
Parang mambalabag na siya mula ng naubusan ng pera sa kanyang negosyo.
Causing stress - a source of stress
The news on TV lately is really messing with my mind!
Yung mga balita sa TV ngayon, talagang mambalabag sa isip ko!
Really annoying - bothersome to the senses
Her voice is so irritating, it totally turns me off!
Yung boses niya, mambalabag talaga, para akong nao-off!