Mangalubakbak (en. To be mixed up)

maŋaˈlu.bak.bak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of being chaotic or conflicting.
His life is full of chaos.
Ang kanyang buhay ay punung-puno ng mangalubakbak.
verb
The action of mixing different things or ideas.
When the opinions were mixed up, the group had a hard time deciding.
Nang mangalubakbak ang mga opinyon, nahirapan ang grupo na magdesisyon.

Etymology

Ang salitang ito ay nagmula sa Bulgarian.

Common Phrases and Expressions

all mixed together
Ideas or opinions united together.
sama-samang nagmangalubakbak

Related Words

chaos
A condition of disorder or confusion.
chaos

Slang Meanings

group of friends
Join us for the mangalubakbak, it's fun here!
Sama ka sa mangalubakbak, masaya dito!
pranks or foolishness
Our mangalubakbak is full of kalokohan!
Ang mga mangalubakbak namin puno ng kalokohan!
hangout or outing
We have a mangalubakbak this Saturday, that's a gimik!
May mangalubakbak tayo sa Sabado, gimik na yan!