bugaan

Tausug

Etymology

From buga' (“fear; anxiety”) +‎ -an.

Pronunciation

• (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA^(key): /buɡaʔan/ [bʊ.ɣɑˈʔɑn̪]
• Rhymes: -an
• Syllabification: bu‧ga‧an

Noun

bugaan (Sulat Sūg spelling بُݢَأَنْ)

1. coward; wimp; chicken

   Synonyms: damagan, talawan, puti' mata

   Bugaan siya bang isa-isa niya.

   He’s a coward when he’s alone.