Kukok (en. Cuckoo)

/ku'kok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of bird known for its sound.
The cuckoo is often heard in the forests.
Ang kukok ay madalas marinig sa mga kagubatan.
The first landing of the cuckoo on a tree or branch.
I heard the first cuckoo of the morning, a sign of the start of summer.
Narinig ko ang unang kukok nang umaga, tanda ng pagsisimula ng tag-init.

Etymology

Tagalog word for a type of bird or a sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cuckoo in summer
The landing of the cuckoo that usually signals the onset of summer.
kukok sa tag-init

Related Words

bird
General term for animals with wings that are capable of flying.
ibón

Slang Meanings

spread or having a lot of concerns
I have so many kukok at school, it's like I can never finish.
Ang dami kong kukok sa school, parang di ko natatapos-tapos.
interfering in someone else's conversation or life
Enough with your kukok, this isn’t your problem!
Tama na ang kukok mo, hindi naman ito problema mo!