Pagsabunot (en. To pull off)

/pɐgˈsabunot/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An act of pulling or removing something from a place.
Pulling hair is painful when done quickly.
Ang pagsabunot ng buhok ay masakit kapag ginagawa sa mabilis na paraan.
The execution of an action that results in the removal or untangling of things.
Pulling mischievous children requires patience.
Ang pagsabunot ng makulit na mga bata ay nangangailangan ng tiyaga.

Etymology

Scientific vocabulary

Common Phrases and Expressions

pulling hair
removing or pulling hair that can be painful
pagsabunot ng buhok

Related Words

tangle
The state of being tangled or intertwined, often due to struggle or crowds.
sabunot

Slang Meanings

argument or confrontation filled with anger or tension, often escalating into a fight
They have confrontations every time their opinions clash.
Nagkakaroon ng pagsabunot sa kanila tuwing nagkakasalungat ang opinyon.
fisticuffs or physical fighting
It all started with a simple quarrel, but ended up in a fight.
Nagsimula ang lahat sa simpleng alitan, ngunit nauwi sa pagsabunot.
a messy or chaotic situation
Their discussion is like a never-ending fight.
Yung usapan nila, parang pagsabunot na parang walang katapusan.
a chaotic situation filled with conflict
Their once joyful gathering turned into a chaotic situation.
Naging pagsabunot ang dating masayang salo-salo nila.