Hinuko (en. Sucked)

/hiˈnuːko/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of sucking liquids or air.
He sucked the drink from the glass.
Hinuko niya ang inumin mula sa baso.
Shows the action of inserting the tongue into the mouth.
The child sucked his finger.
Hinuko ng bata ang kanyang daliri.

Etymology

Tagalog, from the word 'hinukot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sucked his finger.
To suck the finger.
Hinuko ang kaniyang daliri.

Related Words

hinukot
Past tense of hinuko, meaning 'sucked'.
hinukot

Slang Meanings

Whatever.
I just let my tears fall; they don't really mean anything anyway.
Hinuko na lang yung luha ko, wala na rin namang silbi.
Giving up or admitting defeat.
I finally admitted I lost in the fight; there's no hope left.
Hinuko na kasing talo ako sa laban, wala nang pag-asa.
Not caring at all.
I just don't care about what they're saying anymore; I don't pay attention.
Hinuko na lang ako sa sinasabi nila, hindi ko na pinapansin.