Nakaumbok (en. Bulging)

na-ka-um-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
A characteristic of an object that has a bulge or protrudes.
The bulging parts of the land are easily seen from afar.
Ang mga nakaumbok na bahagi ng lupa ay madaling makita mula sa malayo.
Describes a part of the body that is swollen or protruding.
He has a bulging stomach because of overeating.
Siya ay may nakaumbok na tiyan dahil sa labis na pagkain.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'umbok' meaning bulge or protrusion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the stomach is bulging
The stomach is swollen or protruded.
nakaumbok ang tiyan
bulging part
Part of an object that has a bulge.
nakaumbok na bahagi

Related Words

bulge
Reference to an object that has a bulge or protrusion.
umbok

Slang Meanings

Belly is round, commonly used to refer to people with a big belly.
He/She is so round, it looks like he/she is going to get pregnant.
Sobrang nakaumbok na siya, parang mabubuntis na.
Referring to a person who looks healthy or oversized.
Our friend is round, but he/she is happy with his/her body.
Yung tropa namin, nakaumbok na, pero masaya naman siya sa katawan niya.