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    Tambaw (en. Surge)

    /tɑm.baw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of sudden rise or outburst of water, usually coming from a river or sea.
    Due to heavy rain, there was a surge in the river.
    Dahil sa malakas na ulan, nagkaroon ng tambaw sa ilog.
    A pouring of a large amount of water in a specific area.
    The surge caused flooding in the houses along the shore.
    Ang tambaw ay nagdulot ng pagbaha sa mga bahay sa baybayin.

    Etymology

    Indigenous, from the Bukidnon language.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    surge of water
    A strong flow or rise of water.
    tambaw ng tubig

    Related Words

    pour
    An action of placing or throwing something, usually a liquid.
    buhos

    Slang Meanings

    A street vendor, usually selling food.
    He's the tambaw at the corner, always selling fishballs.
    Siya na yung tambaw dun sa kanto, laging may tinda ng fishball.
    A person who loves to chat or talk, usually with nothing to do.
    Why are you like that? You're such a tambaw on FB all day!
    Bakit ganyan ka, tambaw ka na naman sa FB buong araw?