Amuk (en. Fury)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense rage or anger that causes uncontrolled behavior.
He went into a fury upon learning the truth.
Siya ay nagkaroon ng amuk nang malaman ang katotohanan.
A form of anger that can lead to violence.
People saw the man's fury in the street.
Nakita ng mga tao ang amuk ng tao sa kalsada.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to go berserk
to become uncontrollable due to anger
maging amok

Related Words

anger
An emotion that shows rage or resentment.
galit
hatred
A deep feeling accompanied by a sense of loathing.
poot

Slang Meanings

very angry
He went wild when he was ignored.
Nag-amuk siya nung hindi siya pinansin.
dominating or being ruthless
He's going all out in the game, no one can beat him.
Amuk na amuk siya sa laro, wala nang makatalo.
stressed out
Because of the heavy workload, he blew up at home.
Dahil sa mabigat na trabaho, nag-amuk siya sa bahay.