Also means
Kuyog can refer to a swarm of bees or insects converging together, reflecting its core sense of a moving mass.
Usage Note
Kuyog in its primary social sense refers to a mob or gang acting together, often in an attack or overwhelming rush. It can also describe a swarm of insects. In colloquial speech, to be 'kinuyog' (mobbed) means to be attacked or overwhelmed by a group, and the word appears in news reporting about mob violence.
Examples
" Tumakbo ang kuyog ng tao. "
Natural Translation
The mob ran.
Literal Translation
Ran the mob of person.
" Takot ang tao sa kuyog ng bubuyog "
Natural Translation
The person is afraid of the swarm of bees
Literal Translation
Afraid the person to-the swarm of bees.
" Iniulat sa balita na kinuyog ng galit na mga tao ang magnanakaw bago pa dumating ang mga pulis. "
Natural Translation
It was reported in the news that the thief was mobbed by angry people even before the police arrived.
Literal Translation
Reported in-the news that mobbed of-the angry that people the thief before yet arrived the police.
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