bugbog
bugbóg with stress marks
to hit, beat up, bruise, beating
Usage Note
Bugbog describes a beating or physical assault — typically a sustained attack rather than a single strike. 'Binugbog siya' means he was beaten up. It appears in crime reporting and in dramatic or comedic contexts. The reduplicated form reflects native Tagalog morphology.
Examples
" Binugbog siya ng magnanakaw. "
Natural Translation
He was beaten up by a thief.
Literal Translation
Beaten he by thief.
" Isang malakas na bugbog ang natamo niya. "
Natural Translation
He/She received one heavy beating.
Literal Translation
One strong that hit the received he/she.
" Halos hindi makagalaw ang biktima matapos siyang bugbugin ng mga lalaki na umabang sa kanya sa madilim na eskinita. "
Natural Translation
The victim could barely move after he was beaten by the men who had been waiting for him in the dark alley.
Literal Translation
Almost not able-to-move the victim after him beaten by the men who waited for him in dark alley.
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