Umboy (en. Screamer)

/um-'bɔɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person or animal that howls or screams loudly.
The screamer was heard from afar as the wind picked up.
Ang umboy ay narinig mula sa malayo nang lumakas ang hangin.
A term for people who become hysterical and cry or scream loudly.
Sometimes children become screamers when they are confused.
Minsan ang mga bata ay nagiging umboy kapag sila ay naguguluhan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Start screaming
Make noise or scream.
Umambo ka na

Related Words

shout
A sound coming from the throat that is loud and may express emotions.
sigaw
meow
A term for the scream of a cat or other animal.
ngiyaw

Slang Meanings

Teasing or joking
Our teasing earlier was so much fun!
Ang saya saya ng umboy natin kanina!
To engage in banter or joke around with friends
My friends' banter is on another level, so much fun!
Iba ang umboy ng mga kaibigan ko, sobrang saya!