Hutak (en. To pounce)
/hu'tak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to charge or leap at something or someone.
The cat pounced on the bird sitting on the branch.
Hutak ang pusa sa ibon na nasa ibabaw ng sanga.
A quick movement to attack a target.
Pounce on the ball in the game to win.
Hutakin mo ang bola sa laro upang manalo.
An aggressive action that is often faster than usual.
He pounced on the opponent before they could think.
Hutak siya sa kalaban bago siya makapag-isip.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Cat's pounce
Leaping or charging like a cat.
Hutak ng pusa
Related Words
attack
Active approach or assault on something or someone.
sugod
jump
Leap or fly to a high place.
talon
Slang Meanings
to reduce, remove, or take away something
Get rid of that! There are too many storms coming.
Hutak mo na yan! Ang dami ng bagyo na dumarating.
to fight or engage in a brawl
Don't start a fight here, dude! We might end up in a brawl.
Ayaw mo ng hutak dito, pare! Baka magka-ugat tayo.
to hide or take cover
But with all the chaos, I just need to hide behind the house.
Ngunit sa sobrang gulo, kailangan ko na lang hutakan sa likod ng bahay.