Sibasibin (en. To be eaten away)

/si.ba.si.bin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to avoid eating something that is slowly decaying or dissolving.
The fruits in the corner are being eaten away by ants.
Ang mga prutas sa sulok ay sibasibin ng mga langgam.
Having a gradual waste or disturbance to something.
The wood outside is being worn away by time.
Ang kahoy sa labas ay sibasibin na ng panahon.
To cause a gradual fading or loss of things.
The wind is eating away the rays of sunlight on the paper.
Ang hangin ay sibasibin ang mga sinag ng araw sa papel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eaten away by time
Primarily, the effect of time on materials causes gradual damage or waste.
sibasibin ng panahon

Related Words

eating away
A form of the action of wasting or crushing something.
sibasib

Slang Meanings

To be bitten or hurt by an animal, especially when people are mean to them.
You'll get bitten by ants if you’re not nice to them!
Sibasibin ka ng langgam kung hindi ka mabait sa kanila!
The rush or attack of a person or group towards others.
Right in the middle of the fight, they were suddenly attacked by a group of youths!
Nasa gitna lang ng laban nang biglang sibasibin ng mga kabataan!