Magpaputok (en. To explode)
/maɡpaˈputok/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
the action of exploding or making loud noises.
Are you going to set off fireworks on New Year's Eve?
Magpaputok ka ba ng paputok sa Bagong Taon?
to cause a loud sound from something.
The person will fire the cannon in the celebration.
Ang tao ay magpaputok ng kanon sa selebrasyon.
the act of doing something that requires an explosion.
Next year, we will set off more fireworks.
Sa susunod na taon, magpaputok tayo ng mas marami.
Etymology
from the root word 'putok' which means 'to explode' or 'to make a loud noise'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to set off fireworks
the use of fireworks.
magpaputok ng paputok
Related Words
explode
a loud sound or explosion.
putok
fireworks
products designed to explode or make loud noises when used.
paputok
Slang Meanings
start an event
I'm going to pop off at the party later, we're all going to have a blast!
Magpaputok na ako sa party mamaya, lahat tayo ay magsasayang-saya!
be fun or generous
We're going to pop off at the bar tonight, diving into a wave of fun!
Magpaputok tayo sa bar ngayong gabi, maligo sa alon ng saya!
throw a big get-together
We're going to pop off at home, lots of food and drinks!
Magpaputok kami sa bahay, maraming pagkain at inumin!