labulabo
labulabô with stress marks
brawl; free-for-all
Usage Note
Labulabo refers to a chaotic, all-out fight or commotion involving multiple participants where there are no clear sides or rules. It is typically used colloquially and evokes the image of a messy, uncontrolled melee rather than a structured confrontation.
Examples
" May labulabo sa kanto. "
Natural Translation
There is a brawl at the corner.
Literal Translation
Has brawl at corner.
" May labulabo doon. "
Natural Translation
There is a brawl there.
Literal Translation
Has brawl there.
" Nagsimula sa isang maliit na tampuhan, ngunit naging labulabo ang lahat nang sumali ang ibang lasing sa away. "
Natural Translation
It started with a small spat, but everything turned into a free-for-all when other drunks joined the fight.
Literal Translation
Started in one small spat, but became brawl the everything when joined the other drunk in fight.
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