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    Sumbo (en. Chaos)

    /ˈsumbɔ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A state of disorder or chaos.
    The town was in a state of chaos after the flood.
    Ang bayan ay nasa estado ng sumbo matapos ang pagbaha.
    A situation filled with turmoil and disagreement.
    His classroom became a chaos with the students' coup.
    Ang kanyang silid-aralan ay naging sumbo sa kudeta ng mga estudyante.
    Condition lacking any order or system.
    The lack of a plan caused chaos in the project.
    Nagdulot ang kakulangan ng plano ng sumbo sa proyekto.

    Etymology

    From the word 'sumbo' in Uno, meaning 'uncertain' or 'chaotic'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    in chaos
    in a state of disorder or disarray
    nasa sumbo

    Related Words

    mess
    A situation filled with disagreement or chaos.
    gulo

    Slang Meanings

    Rush or attack
    Let's rush outside! Looks like there’s trouble.
    Sumbo tayo sa labas! Mukhang may gulo.
    Direct hit
    He got a direct hit in front of the jug; it went boom!
    Naka-sumbo siya sa harap ng banga, nagka-boom!
    Prank or unexpected act
    Come on, let’s prank Kuya! He’s not ready.
    Tara, sabay-sumbo tayo kay Kuya! Di siya ready.