Meaning of balukbuk

v. dig up the soil around the lower portions of a small plant. Bukbúki ang rúsas, Dig up the soil around the roses; n. soil dug up around a plant.

v. 1. pound something into very fine particles or powder. Bukbúkun ku ning bugas nga iamirul, I’ll pound the rice for starch; 2. maul, rain blows on someone Hibukbukan siya sa mamarigla, The hoodlums mauled him.

n. 1. kind of weevil that bores in grains, like corn; 2. kind of worm that bores into root crops; v. be infested with these insects. -un of a type infested with these insects; v. become infested with balukbuk.

n. 1. finishing touches. Balukbuk na lang ning átù kay human na ang trabáhu, All we have to do is the finishing touches because the work is done; 2. seasoning for foods. Mulamì ang sud-an bísan way balukbuk kun maáyu kang mulútù, Food tastes good even without seasoning if you are a good cook; v. 1. do finishing touches; 2. add a little to something to enrich it or season it. Balukbúkan tag balas ang simintu kay húmuk da, Let’s add sand to the cement because it’s too watery.