Mabulunan (en. To swell or bulge)

ma-bu-lu-nan

Synonyms

In a 'dangerous' situation or close to something unexpected happening.

I feel like I'm about to choke with fear while waiting for my exam results.

Parang mabulunan na ako sa takot habang hinihintay ang resulta ng exam ko.

When waiting for a result or reaction that is troubling.

I was just standing there, and I was about to choke with nerves that he might not call.

Nakatayo lang ako dun, at mabulunan na ako sa nervyos na baka hindi siya tumawag.