Maumbong (en. Rumor)

/mau̇mboŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A voice or news that is usually unproven or uncertain.

There are rumors circulating about the upcoming elections.

May mga maumbong na naglalabasan tungkol sa susunod na halalan.

Information that spreads quickly and is often passed from one person to another.

The rumor about his departure has already spread throughout the town.

Ang maumbong tungkol sa kanyang pag-alis ay kumalat na sa buong bayan.

Spreading rumor

A piece of news that quickly reaches people.

Kumakalat na maumbong

gossipmonger

A person who enjoys listening to and telling gossip or rumors.

tsismoso

stuck or blocked

This road is like maumbong, we can't get out.

Parang maumbong itong daan, hindi tayo makaalis.

fighting or causing a commotion

The kids on the street are maumbong.

Yung mga bata sa kalsada, nagmaumbong sila.

overflowing with emotions

I can't take it anymore, I'm maumbong with anger.

Hindi ko na kaya, maumbong na ako sa galit.