Sumbat (en. Stuffing)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of putting something in a tight space.
She demonstrated the stuffing of her bag when she brought a lot of items.
Ipinakita niya ang sumbat ng kanyang bag nang magdala siya ng maraming gamit.
The item that is inserted or squeezed inside something else.
The stuffing of clothes caused clutter in the room.
Ang sumbat ng mga damit ay nagdulot ng kalat sa kwarto.
verb
The act of pushing something into a space.
She intentionally stuffed the books into her backpack.
Sinasadyang sumbatin niya ang mga aklat sa kanyang backpack.

Etymology

from the root word 'sumbat'

Common Phrases and Expressions

stuffing of items
what was done to put many things in a space
pagsumbat ng mga gamit

Related Words

stuffing and squeezing
The ongoing effort to put items, usually in a tight space.
sumbat-sumbat

Slang Meanings

A slang term for someone who intrudes into a situation they aren't part of.
Why are you butting in on this conversation? You're not even involved.
Bakit kanya-kanya ka ng sumbat dito sa usapang ito? Di ka naman kasali.
Used to describe the action of poking or forcing something in.
Wait, your finger is jamming into the doorway. Just fix it.
Teka, ang sumbat ng daliri mo sa pasukan ng pintuan. Mendong na lang yan.
Putting feelings or emotions into a conversation or situation that usually aren't welcome.
I can't stand listening to your emotional intrusions anymore, it's so annoying!
Di ko na kayang makinig sa sumbat ng eksena mo, nakakabwisit na!