Paguubo (en. Coughing)

pa-gu-u-bo

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of expelling or coughing up mucus from the lungs.
He experienced coughing after a long period of illness.
Siyang nagkaroon ng paguubo matapos ang matagal na pagkakasakit.
A symptom commonly associated with respiratory illnesses.
Many people experience coughing when they have the flu.
Maraming tao ang may paguubo kung sila ay may trangkaso.
verb
An action describing the act of coughing.
Sometimes he has difficulty coughing up mucus.
Minsan ay nahihirapan siyang paguubo ng plema.

Etymology

Originates from the word 'ubo' meaning coughing or expectorating.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coughing up mucus
Coughing that involves mucus.
paguubo ng plema

Related Words

cough
A common symptom representing irritation in the respiratory tract.
ubo
cold
The condition of having excess mucus in the nose and throat.
sipon

Slang Meanings

Coughing as if something is bothering you
That's why I can't find Mark, he's coughing his lungs out at home.
Kaya pala hindi ko mahanap si Mark, nagkaka-paguubo siya sa bahay.
Cough season
Hey, there's coughing going around in our barangay, people are catching colds.
Uy, may paguubo na naman sa barangay natin, nagkaka-sipon na mga tao.
Coughing on the street
Stop coughing, you're just making your boss mad.
Tama na ang paguubo mo, tinigasan lang yung boss mo.