Timbabalak (en. Shrill cry)

tim-ba-ba-lak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A piercing sound or cry that is dominant.

The shrill cry of the bird was heard from afar.

Ang timbabalak ng ibon ay narinig mula sa malayo.

Loud calls or cries of certain animals.

The dogs' shrill yelps warned the people.

Ang timbabalak ng mga aso ay nagbigay babala sa mga tao.

A type of sound with a high pitch.

We need to cover our ears from the excessive shrill sound.

Kailangan nating takpan ang ating mga tainga sa sobrang timbabalak.

shrill cry of the wind

The sound or whisper caused by the wind.

timbabalak ng hangin

hum

A sound similar to a shrill cry but with varying frequency and tone.

ubbing

a super cool or awesome person

Wow, my friend is so cool! Of course, he's always the star of every story.

Grabe, ang timbabalak ng tropa ko! Siempre, siya lagi ang bida sa lahat ng kwento.

too loud or boastful

James is really too loud, as if he thinks he's someone important.

Sobra ang timbabalak ni James, akala mo kung sino na siya.

has attitude, loves attention

That new person we met seems so flashy, always full of drama.

Yung bagong kakilala natin, parang timbabalak, lagi na lang punung-puno ng drama.