sakbut verb English. Of an arbiter, makes a serious case of a minor one; of anyone, exaggerates. Example sentence: Subanen. Si Timu'ay tumanggung menakbut gupia, bisan maika'i sayep sekbutenen. English. Timu'ay makes a serious case of a small offense, even when it's a very insignificant mistake that he imbellishes. English. Timu'ay Synonym. sapap Generic. bubut