Pagboboling (en. Gossiping)

pag-bo-bo-ling

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The process of communicating or exchanging information with other people, usually in an informal manner.

They love gossiping while laughing in the office.

Mahilig silang magpagboboling tuwing tawanan sa opisina.

A form of social interaction where people discuss other individuals or events.

During their gossiping, they talked about the latest news in the village.

Sa kanilang pagboboling, napag-usapan nila ang mga bagong balita sa barangay.

Usually involves opinions, rumors, or unofficial information.

They often ask questions while gossiping about others' lives.

Madalas silang nagtatanong habang nagboboling tungkol sa mga buhay ng iba.

Originates from the word 'boling' which means informal conversation or discussion.

they are gossiping

they are talking or gossiping about other people

nagboboling sila

rumor

Information or news that is typically unverified and often originates from people's chatter.

tsismis

Frequent joking or flirting, but in another context, just guessing.

I hope you’re not just joking around because I’m serious now!

Sana huwag ka namang magbogol, kasi seryoso ako ngayon!

Teasing or sweet-talking a friend.

He’s just playing around with me, he really just wants to hype me up.

Puro bobol lang ang ginagawa niya sa akin, gusto lang talaga akong paasahin.

Deceiving to gain sympathy or attention from others.

Don't joke around with people, it's too obvious.

Huwag kang magboboling sa mga tao, masyadong obvious na.