Iumbok (en. Bulge)
ee-oom-bok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The condition of having a bulge or swelling in something.
The bulge of the ground caused the water to deepen around.
Ang iumbok ng lupa ay nagdala sa paglalim ng tubig sa paligid.
The process of swelling of a part of the body, such as the stomach or breast.
Her stomach bulged due to eating too much.
Ang kanyang tiyan ay iumbok dahil sa pagkain ng maraming.
The bulge of something following a crack or joining.
The bulge of the wall emphasized the tear in the wall.
Ang iumbok ng pader ay nagbigay-diin sa pagkakapunit ng pader.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'umbok' meaning to bulge or swell.
Common Phrases and Expressions
stomach bulging
The stomach became large or bulged due to eating or other reasons.
iumbok ang tiyan
Related Words
bulge
A part of the body or object that appears to stick out or harden.
umbok
formation
The process of thickening fluids or substances that become hard or bulge.
pamumuo
Slang Meanings
a very beautiful woman
Wow, she's so bumok! Like a celebrity!
Grabe, ang iumbok niya! Parang artista!
a popular or famous person
He's the bumok in school, everyone loves him!
Siya na ang iumbok sa school, lahat sila paborito siya!
rich
You can't go to that restaurant if you're not bumok.
Hindi ka pwede sa ganyang restaurant kung hindi ka iumbok.
cool or awesome
That new cellphone is so bumok!
Ang iumbok ng bagong cellphone na yan!