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    Kalukutok (en. Rattling)

    ka-lu-kutok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound created by striking and colliding objects.
    The tapping sound of fingers on the table distracts her thinking.
    Ang kalukutok ng mga daliri sa mesa ay nakakaabala sa kanyang pag-iisip.
    A sound with a sharp quality often heard when objects hit each other.
    It's funny to hear the tapping of children while playing.
    Nakakatawang pakinggan ang kalukutok ng mga bata habang naglalaro.
    Can refer to a deep sound caused by large objects crashing.
    We heard the rattling of a big door falling.
    Narinig namin ang kalukutok ng isang malaking pinto na nahuhulog.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'kaluk' meaning to break or destroy and 'tok' referring to the sound produced from striking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rattling of the heart
    The sound of a strong heartbeat in fear or joy.
    kalukutok ng puso
    heard the rattling
    Indicated that something happened or occurred.
    narinig ang kalukutok

    Related Words

    clang
    A sound caused by hitting or colliding objects.
    kalampag
    sound
    Refers to any type of noise or sound.
    pang-tunog

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is nervous or anxious about something.
    That's why he is so kalukutok, because he's going to have an exam later.
    Kaya pala siya kalukutok, kasi mag-exam siya mamaya.
    Always having plans that end up getting canceled or postponed.
    What the heck, I’m always kalukutok with our outings!
    Ano ba yan, lagi na lang akong kalukutok sa mga lakad namin!
    Very fidgety or restless.
    Oh no, he is so kalukutok, it seems like he doesn’t sleep at night!
    Naku, ang kalukutok niya, parang hindi natutulog sa gabi!