Salabsabin (en. Sustenance)

sa-lab-sa-bin

Synonyms

Sycophant or ingratiating person

Juan's ingratiation to the Boss just to get the promotion.

Ang salabsabin ni Juan kay Boss para lang makuha ang promotion.

Clinging to power or position

Maria seems to cling to her position, even though she's not suited for this job.

Parang salabsabin si Maria, kahit na hindi siya bagay sa trabahong ito.

Sucking up to people for personal gain

Don't be a sycophant! You should work based on your own capabilities.

Huwag kang maging salabsabin! Dapat magtrabaho ka para sa sarili mong kakayahan.