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    Pulubi (en. Beggar)

    /puˈlu.bi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who begs for money or food.
    I saw the beggar at the corner asking for coins.
    Nakita ko ang pulubi sa kanto na humihingi ng barya.
    A person who is homeless and has nowhere to stay.
    Many beggars overflow the streets of the city.
    Maraming pulubi ang nag-uumapaw sa mga kalye ng lungsod.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word derived from 'pulubi' meaning homeless or beggar.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beggar child
    Child who begs.
    pulubing bata
    beggar's life
    Life of a person who begs.
    buhay pulubi

    Related Words

    alms
    An item or amount given to a beggar.
    limos
    neighbor
    A person living adjacent who may help the beggar.
    kapitbahay

    Slang Meanings

    A person without a permanent residence or often in need.
    He has asked for help several times; he looks like a beggar.
    Ilang beses na siyang nanghingi ng tulong, mukhang pulubi kasi.
    A person who always shows lack of wealth or is struggling in life.
    Wow, his friends are so broke they can't even afford milk!
    Grabe, sobrang pulubi na yung mga kaibigan niyang wala nang pambili ng gatas!
    A sarcastic term for people without ambition in life.
    Look at him; he's just like a beggar, doing nothing.
    Kita mo na, parang pulubi na lang siya, walang ginagawa.