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    Pamalongbola (en. Long ball)

    pah-ma-long-bo-la

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A way of playing the ball used in games like basketball.
    The long ball is important in basketball strategies.
    Ang pamalongbola ay mahalaga sa mga estratehiya ng basketball.
    The ball that is passed over a long or free distance.
    He threw a long ball to the other side of the court.
    Tumawid siya ng pamalongbola sa kabilang dako ng court.
    A technique in other sports that uses a ball.
    But the long ball is not limited to basketball.
    Ngunit ang pamalongbola ay hindi lamang limitado sa basketball.

    Etymology

    Origin from the Philippines

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    long ball in basketball
    Important tactical activity in the game of basketball.
    pamalongbola sa basketball

    Related Words

    pass
    The act of passing the ball to a teammate.
    pasa
    ball
    The object used in games, usually round.
    bola

    Slang Meanings

    a exaggerated story or trick
    His last story was a pamalongbola, all made up.
    Ang huli niyang kwento ay isang pamalongbola, puro di naman totoo.
    stories that are untrue
    Don't believe the pamalongbola from the gang, it's too dramatic!
    Huwag kang maniniwala sa pamalongbola ng tropa, masyadong dramatiko!
    a funny story or tale
    Honestly, he’s great at telling pamalongbola in front of everyone.
    Talaga, ang galing niyang magpamalongbola sa harap ng lahat.