EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
showstopper...
sis; girl...
sis; girl (emphatic)...
Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.
/ka-bo-GE-ra/
FIL: Isang tao, karaniwang babae, na nangingibabaw, umaagaw ng atensyon, o higit na magaling kaysa sa iba sa isang partikular na sitwasyon o pagtatanghal.
EN: showstopper
A 'kabogera' is that person who walks into a room and all eyes are on them. They effortlessly outshine everyone else, whether it's with their outfit, talent, or wit. Think Anne Curtis or Vice Ganda on any given day. They don't just join the party; they *are* the party. The male version is 'kabogero'. Derived from 'kabog'.
From Tagalog 'kabog' (to upstage) + Spanish suffix '-era' (feminine doer).
ROOT MEANING: throb
A modern slang term, very popular in pop culture, fashion, and LGBTQ+ circles. Can also function as a noun ('Siya ay isang kabogera').
🇵🇭 Talagang kabogera ang nanalong Miss Universe sa kanyang pagrampa.
🇺🇸 The Miss Universe winner was a total showstopper during her walk.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang papayag na matalbugan, maging kabogera ka!
🇺🇸 Don't let them overshadow you, be a scene-stealer!
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Pang-uri
Hindi nagbabago, hindi kumukupas, o hindi natatapos; walang hanggan.