Lumagok (en. To vomit)

/luˈma.ɡok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to vomit or to expel food from the body.
He vomited after eating too much.
Siya ay lumagok pagkatapos kumain ng masyadong marami.
The expulsion of contents from the stomach through the mouth.
He felt he needed to vomit due to severe nausea.
Naramdaman niyang kailangan niyang lumagok dahil sa matinding pagduduwal.
A bodily reaction to toxic or spoiled food.
His body vomited after eating spoiled food.
Ang katawan niya ay lumagok matapos kumain ng panis na pagkain.

Etymology

The word 'lumagok' originates from the root 'gok' which refers to coughing or vomiting.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to vomit food
Indicates the body's rejection of food in the stomach.
lumagok ng laman

Related Words

sugar
Often causes vomiting when consumed in excess.
asukal
nausea
A symptom that is often associated with vomiting.
pagduduwal

Slang Meanings

to drink vigorously
Drink up so you won't get dehydrated!
Lumagok ka nga para hindi ka matuyot!
to finish one's drink
It looks like he drank up a bottle of alcohol the whole day.
Mukhang lumagok siya ng isang bote ng alak maghapon.