bubuwit
bubúwit with stress marks
small house mouse; spy
Usage Note
Bubuwit literally means a small mouse or house mouse, but is commonly used colloquially to refer to a spy or informant within a group — someone who quietly relays information to an outside party. 'May bubuwit sa aming grupo' (there's a spy in our group) is heard in workplace and political contexts.
Examples
" May bubuwit sa grupo namin. "
Natural Translation
There is a spy in our group.
Literal Translation
Has spy in group our.
" Huwag magtiwala — may bubuwit sa inyong opisina. "
Natural Translation
Don't trust anyone — there's a spy in your office.
Literal Translation
Don't trust — has mouse/spy in your office.
" Naghinala ang mga kasapi na may bubuwit sa kanilang samahan dahil agad na nalalaman ng kabilang panig ang kanilang mga plano. "
Natural Translation
The members suspected there was a spy in their organization because the other side immediately learned of their plans.
Literal Translation
Suspected the members that has spy in their organization because immediately known by-the other side the their plans.
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