Pagsusuntukin (en. Punching)

/pag-su-sun-tu-kin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The action or process of punching.
Punching is done to express anger.
Ang pagsusuntukin ay isinasagawa upang ipahayag ang galit.
A method of fighting using fists.
In punching, fists are often used as weapons.
Sa pagsusuntukin, kadalasang ginagamit ang kamao bilang sandata.
A term used in the sport of boxing.
The punching is fierce in the boxing ring.
Mahigpit ang pagsusuntukin sa boxing ring.

Etymology

derived from the word 'suntok' meaning 'to punch' or 'to hit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

punching in a fight
the process of throwing punches in a fight
pagsusuntukin sa laban

Related Words

punch
The act of using a fist to hit someone or something.
suntok
punching
The act of hitting with a punch.
pagsuntok

Slang Meanings

getting into a fight or having a brawl
Are you able to join the brawl in your barangay? It's like we're kids fighting.
Kaya mo bang sumali sa pagsusuntukan sa barangay ninyo? Para tayong mga bata na nag-aaway.
a mental struggle or occasional argument
But don't worry, there's no fighting in our conversation; we're just chill.
Ngunit 'wag ka mag-alala, walang pagsusuntukan sa aming usapan; chill lang kami.
having a lot of burdens or tasks
I have so many tasks to deal with in these projects, I don't even know where to start.
Sobrang dami ng pagsusuntukin ko sa projects na 'to, parang di ko na alam kung saan sisimulan.