Tayabutab (en. Quarrel)

/ta-ja-bu-tab/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A dispute or misunderstanding between two or more people.
They had a quarrel in their conversation.
Nagkaroon sila ng tayabutab sa kanilang usapan.
A situation where there is resentment and possibly harmful speech.
That quarrel caused a rift in the family.
Ang tayabutab nilang iyon ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa pamilya.
A quarrel that may escalate into physical violence.
Due to the quarrel, the people got angry and a commotion ensued.
Dahil sa tayabutab, nagalit ang mga tao at nagkaroon ng gulo.

Etymology

Malay word

Common Phrases and Expressions

do not create a quarrel
Act wisely and avoid misunderstandings.
huwag magtayo ng tayabutab

Related Words

dispute
A process of disagreement and conflict.
pagtatalo
contention
A kind of discussion filled with anger.
alitan

Slang Meanings

No dancing or partying allowed.
Oh no, we have to tayabutab at home since there's no class tomorrow.
Naku, tayabutab tayo sa bahay, kasi walang pasok bukas.
Be serious or stop joking around.
Let's be serious now, we have to tayabutab on the jokes.
Seryoso na tayo, tayabutab na sa mga biruan.
Limiting or avoiding fun activities.
We need to tayabutab on going out for a while.
Kailangan tayabutab muna tayo sa mga lakad.