Paggukgok (en. Thumping)

/pəˈɡu̯k.ɡok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of making a sound through strong shaking.
The thumping of the drum reached across the village.
Ang paggukgok ng tambol ay umabot hanggang sa kabilang dako ng barangay.
The occurrence of a loud sound from one object striking another.
We heard a thumping sound from the back of the house.
Nakarinig kami ng paggukgok mula sa likuran ng bahay.
The creation of a solid sound from heavy movement.
The thumping of people's feet on the metal stairs created an echo.
Ang paggukgok ng mga paa ng mga tao sa hagdang bakal ay umuukit ng pang-akit.

Etymology

The term 'paggukgok' originates from the root 'gukgok' which means a loud sound or noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there's a thumping
there was a loud sound or noise.
may paggukgok

Related Words

gukgok
This term refers to a loud sound, such as a sound from an explosion or objects colliding.
gukgok

Slang Meanings

shouting or making noise out of anger or frustration
He yelled in frustration upon learning that he didn't get the job.
Nagpaggukgok siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya nakapasok sa trabaho.
loud crying or wailing
I saw him crying loudly in a corner of the room.
Nakita ko siyang nagpaggukgok sa isang sulok ng kwarto.