Mambomba (en. Pumper)

/mɒmˈbɔːm.bə/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who works or performs the pumping of liquids or gases.
The pumper brought water from the well to the house.
Ang mambomba ay nagdala ng tubig mula sa balon patungo sa bahay.
A job related to pumping in various industries.
Pumpers are essential in the construction industry.
Ang mga mambomba ay mahalaga sa industriya ng konstruksiyon.

Etymology

It originated from the word 'bomba' which refers to an instrument used for measuring things.

Common Phrases and Expressions

water pumper
A pumper who works providing water.
mambomba ng tubig
gasoline pumper
A pumper working at gas stations.
mambomba ng gasolina

Related Words

pump
A device used to move liquid or gas from one place to another.
bomba
pumping
The process of moving liquid or gas using a pump.
pagbomba

Slang Meanings

party-goers
They are the bombers who are always at the party.
Sila yung mga mambomba na lagi nandyan sa party.
annoying or persistent
The bombers here are so annoying!
Ang mga mambomba dito, sobrang kulit!
flirters or charmers
Let's go to the bar, there are a lot of bombers there!
Tayo na sa bar, marami pang mambomba dun!