resbak
résbak with stress marks
revenge; fighting back
Usage Note
Resbak is a colloquial loanword from English adapted phonetically, widely used in casual and youth speech to describe retaliating against someone who wronged you. It can refer to physical fights, verbal comebacks, or competitive revenge, and is common in street culture and informal conversation.
Examples
" Naghahanda sila ng resbak. "
Natural Translation
They are preparing for revenge.
Literal Translation
Preparing they of revenge.
" Naghihintay sila ng resbak mula sa kalaban. "
Natural Translation
They are waiting for revenge from the enemy.
Literal Translation
Waiting they of revenge from the enemy.
" Sa halip na maghanap ng resbak sa mga nang-api sa kanya, pinili niyang patawarin sila at magpatuloy sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
Instead of seeking revenge on those who wronged him, he chose to forgive them and move on with his life.
Literal Translation
In place of to-seek of revenge on the wronged on him, chose he to-forgive them and to-continue in life.
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