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    Paggumok (en. Collapse)

    pa-ggo-mok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The sudden failure or collapse of a structure.
    The collapse of the building was caused by a strong earthquake.
    Ang paggumok ng gusali ay sanhi ng malakas na lindol.
    The process of falling that brings things down from above.
    There is a risk of landslides when it rains.
    May panganib sa paggumok ng mga pagkasilan sa bundok kapag umuulan.

    Etymology

    from the word 'gumo' meaning 'weak' or 'unsteady'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    land collapse
    explosion or fall of land caused by natural resources or events
    paggumok ng lupa

    Related Words

    gumo
    means unstable or weak.
    gumo

    Slang Meanings

    like squeezing or pressing something
    The gushing of water from the tap isn't done yet.
    Ang pag-gumok ng tubig mula sa gripo ay hindi pa tapos.
    poor management or handling
    The mishandling of the case in court is like pouring water!
    Parang pagbuhos ng tubig ang paggumok ng kaso sa korte!
    slowly moving away or collapsing
    He plopped down on the bed after a long day.
    Nagpaggumok siya papunta sa kama after ng mahabang araw.