Mambugbog (en. To beat up)

/mambugbog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of hurting or attacking a person.
He is going to beat up those fighting in the street.
Siya ay mambubugbog sa mga nag-aaway sa kalsada.
A person who tends to beat or hit others.
Sometimes, beaters are caught by the police.
Minsan, ang mga mambubugbog ay nahuhuli ng pulis.
An attack with the intention to harm someone.
His being a bully caused fear among the youth.
Ang kanyang pagiging mambubugbog ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga kabataan.

Etymology

The word 'bugbog' comes from the term 'bugbog' which means to attack or to hurt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't beat others.
A warning not to hurt others.
Huwag kang mambugbog.
Avoid the bullies.
Be careful of those who like to beat others.
Iwasan ang mambubugbog.

Related Words

beating
The cause of pain or attack.
bugbog
shouting
A form of attack by yelling or bullying.
bulyaw

Slang Meanings

to hit or to pick a fight
He can beat anyone in the neighborhood.
Kaya niyang mambugbog ng kahit sino sa barangay.
to cause chaos or to salvage
The gang is here; they might cause chaos at the bar.
Nandiyan na yung tropa, baka mambugbog sila sa bar.
to kill the vibes or to bash
That's enough! Don't kill my good vibes.
Tama na yan! Huwag ka nang mambugbog ng good vibes ko.