Kumalbit (en. To nibble)

ku-mal-bit

Synonyms

Slang Meanings

A friend who only reaches out when they need something.
That person only reached out to me when they needed something.
Ayun, kumalbit siya sa akin nang siya'y may kailangan.
To respond or engage when called by someone.
He responded to his family's call even though he wasn't that close to them.
Kumalbit siya sa tawag ng pamilya niya kahit na hindi siya masyadong close sa kanila.
To stick around or stay close especially during good and bad times.
It’s said that a true 'kumalbit' is someone who is with you through thick and thin.
Sinasabi na ang tunay na 'kumalbit' ay 'yung mga kasama mo sa saya at sa hirap.