Meaning of ulbu

ulbu

Cebuano

v. 1. flare up, burst forth or out as in a fire or explosion. Miulbu dáyun ang táru sa gasulína, The can of gasoline burst at once into flames; 1a. erupt. Ug muulbu ang bulkan, mulínug usab, If the volcano erupts there will also be an earthquake; 2. for an emotion to flare up. Ngánung miulbu ka man lang dáyun nga wà ka man masáyud sa hinungdan? Why did you flare up when you didn’t know the cause? 3. for war to break out; 4. puff up the hair by teasing. Ákung ulbúhun (iulbu) ug diyútay ning ímung buhuk arun mutáas ang ímung náwung, I’ll tease your hair a little to give length to the face; n. the height of something that rose up. Ang ulbu sa asu lápaws pangánud, The pillar of smoke went beyond the clouds. pina- n. puffed-up hairdo; v. do one’s hair in a teased style.