Humutok (en. To clatter)
/huminˈtok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action describing the sound of an object hitting or clattering.
The stone clattered as it fell to the ground.
Humutok ang bato nang ito'y nahulog sa lupa.
A sound produced by a clattering resulting from an action or occurrence.
His leg thudded as he walked on the slippery floor.
Humutok ang kanyang binti habang siya'y naglalakad sa madulas na sahig.
Etymology
The word 'humutok' originates from the sound produced by an object falling or striking a surface.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to clatter on the road
the sound of a vehicle on the road hitting or crashing.
humutok sa kalsada
Related Words
sound
Any audible clatter or noise.
tunog
Slang Meanings
Whispering or feeling anxious when something disturbing is about to happen.
People started to humutok in the back of the living room when they heard the news.
Nagsimula nang humutok ang mga tao sa likod ng sala nang marinig ang balita.
Feeling of excitement or anticipation for something.
The fans hummed with excitement when they saw their favorite artist approaching.
Humutok ang mga fans nang makita nilang papalapit na ang kanilang paboritong artista.
Speaking quickly and without restraint.
He just kept on humming his story, you couldn't interject.
Humutok siya ng humutok sa kanyang kwento, di ka na makasabat.