Rubdob (en. Shake)

rub-dob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of rapid movement or action.
I saw the shake of people as they rushed on the street.
Nakita ko ang rubdob ng mga tao habang sila ay nagmamadali sa kalsada.
Movement in a way that has a lot of energy or emotion.
The shake of the music energized everyone at the party.
Ang rubdob ng musika ay nagpasigla sa lahat sa party.

Etymology

The word 'rubdob' comes from the slang used in casual contexts that refers to rapid or intense movement.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the heart shook
the feeling has started
nag-rubdob ang puso

Related Words

movement
An action or motion of the body.
kilos
dance
A form of quick movement or dancing.
sayo

Slang Meanings

Intense or extremely angry
Wow, he was really rubdob when he found out he was cheated on.
Grabe, ang rubdob niya nung nalaman niyang niloko siya.
Out of patience
You've gone too far with your nonsense, I've already become rubdob.
Sobra na yung ginawa mong kalokohan, nag-rubdob na ako.
Emotions exploded
When she cried, the situation felt like it was rubdob.
Nung umiyak siya, parang rubdob ang naging sitwasyon.