Bakunot (en. Bump)

/bəˈkunɔt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A hard protrusion or bulge on the body.
He has a bump on his forehead from bumping into the door.
May bakunot siya sa kanyang noo mula sa pagkakasalubong sa pintuan.
Representation of a painful part of the body due to injury.
The bump on his arm is caused by the fall.
Ang bakunot sa kanyang braso ay dulot ng pagbagsak.

Etymology

Originating from the Tagalog language, referring to a physical characteristic.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to have a bump on the head
Karaniwang dulot ng tama o pinsala sa ulo.
may bakunot ang ulo

Related Words

knot
A swelling that can result from injury or contrary to normal shape.
buhol

Slang Meanings

A term used for people with weird behavior or someone who's not really vibing.
Come on, just ignore him, he's such a bakunot.
Sige na, wag mo na siyang pansinin, bakunot kasi yun.
A troublemaker or someone who's difficult to deal with.
My friend is such a bakunot, always annoying.
Yung kaibigan ko, bakunot, palaging nakakainis.