Pagkulkol (en. Knocking)

/paɡ.kul.kol/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action of knocking or striking repeatedly.
The knocking on the door indicated that someone was outside.
Ang pagkulkol sa pinto ay nagpadama na may tao sa labas.
Sound that comes from drumming or beating.
The drumming from the groups was heard throughout the place.
Ang pagkulkol ng mga pangkat ay narinig sa buong lugar.

Etymology

From the root word 'kulkol' meaning to knock or strike.

Common Phrases and Expressions

heart's knocking
Thumping of the heart due to emotion or love.
pagkulkol ng puso

Related Words

knock
A term used to describe the sound of striking.
kulkol

Slang Meanings

to act cool or to blow up
It's so fun, dude! Let's hang out later at the mall!
Ang saya saya, pare! Pagkulkol tayo mamaya sa mall!
to hold a fun activity
I'm looking for a way to hang out with my friends this weekend.
Naghahanap ako ng paraan para pagkulkol suri mga kaibigan ko sa weekend.
to have fun or enjoy
Let’s enjoy this one, because there’s an event on Saturday!
Pagkulkol na tirahin natin 'to, kasi may event sa Saturday!