Palabisan (en. Excessive)

/palaˈbisan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates that there is an excessive amount or value.
His food is excessive; he can't finish it.
Ang kanyang pagkain ay palabisan, hindi niya ito kayang ubusin.
Expresses excessive action or behavior.
His reactions to the situation are excessive.
Ang kanyang mga reaksyon sa sitwasyon ay palabisan.

Etymology

From the word 'palabis', meaning excessive or beyond ordinary.

Common Phrases and Expressions

excessively dressed
Clothing that is overly flashy or beyond expectation.
palabisan ang suot

Related Words

excess
Means more than usual or more than necessary.
labis
too much
A phrase used to describe more than moderate.
sobra

Slang Meanings

Spicy or flashy words
Oh man, I can't believe Mark's flashy comments on Facebook!
Naku, hindi ako makapaniwala sa mga palabisan ni Mark sa Facebook!
Showy or attractive words
He really wants to be showy in front of his friends.
Gusto niya talagang maging palabisan sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya.