Tabugi (en. Foul-smelling)

ta-boo-gi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of foul smell or smoke that comes from burnt food or other things.
The foul smell permeated the entire room.
Ang tabugi ay nagdala ng hindi kanais-nais na amoy sa buong kwarto.
A smell that comes from unclean things or places.
The foul odor from the factory caused concern among the residents.
Ang tabugi sa pabrika ay nagdulot ng pagkabahala sa mga residente.

Common Phrases and Expressions

foul-smelling odor
a smell that is unpleasant and strong
maamoy na tabugi

Related Words

smell
The sensation of detecting chemicals released by objects.
amoy

Slang Meanings

Returning to a previous state; going back to the past.
He seems to be tabugi again, always going back to his old ways.
Parang tabugi na naman siya, palaging bumabalik sa dati niyang ugali.
A person who is not in a hurry; slowpoke.
Haven't you thought that he's a tabugi? He takes so long to decide.
Di mo ba naisip na tabugi na siya? Ang bagal mag-decide.