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    Pagbugbog (en. Beating)

    /pagˈbuɡbɔɡ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of beating someone.
    He was arrested for beating his brother.
    Siya ay dinakip dahil sa pagbugbog sa kanyang kapatid.
    A form of physical abuse.
    The report showed an increase in cases of beating.
    Ipinakita ng ulat ang pagtaas ng mga kaso ng pagbugbog.
    Often done as a punishment or disciplinary action.
    Beating children as a form of discipline is now prohibited.
    Ang pagbugbog sa mga bata bilang paraan ng disiplina ay ipinagbabawal na.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'bugbog' meaning 'to beat' or 'to hurt'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    do not beat
    help someone instead of hurting them
    huwag magbugbog

    Related Words

    beaten
    Refers to physical harm caused by beating.
    bugbog
    suppression
    An action to prevent or eradicate wrongdoing.
    pagsugpo

    Slang Meanings

    Hurt or pain inflicted without a real reason.
    No wonder so many people are mad at him; he beat up other people.
    Kaya pala ang daming nagalit sa kanya, kasi nagpagbugbog siya sa ibang tao.
    A fight or argument that turns physical.
    Don't get involved, they might end up beating each other.
    Huwag kang makikialam, baka magpagbugbog pa silang dalawa.
    Sudden outbreak of fighting or chaos.
    When I arrived, they were already beating each other behind the school.
    Nang dumating ako, nagpagbugbog na sila sa likod ng paaralan.