Kurukutok (en. Squeak)

/ku.ru.ku.tok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A high-pitched sound that comes from objects rubbing against each other.

I heard a squeak from the old door.

Nakarinig ako ng kurukutok mula sa lumang pinto.

Sound produced by animals, often used to express fear or distress.

The mouse made a squeak when it saw a person.

Ang daga ay naglabas ng kurukutok nang makita niyang may tao.

verb

The act of producing a squeaking sound.

You just need to squeak the door to get in.

Kailangan mo lang kurukutokin ang pinto upang makapasok.

squeak of a mouse

Sound of a mouse that raises alarm or fear.

kurukutok ng daga

kutikuti

A sound that is slightly louder, similar to a squeak but higher in pitch.

kutikuti

A crying or tantrum-throwing child

What is my kid's tantrum all about, so annoying!

Ano bang kurukutok ng anak ko, ang kulit!

Just overly angry or sulking

It's like a tantrum, just chill!

Parang kurukutok lang yan, chill ka lang!

Complaints from an overly emotional person

Don't throw a tantrum, not everyone understands.

Huwag kang magkurukutok, hindi lahat nakakaintindi.