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    Pagtupok (en. Destruction)

    /paɡ'tupok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of tearing apart or destroying something.
    The destruction of the forest by fire caused significant damage.
    Ang pagtupok ng apoy sa kagubatan ay nagdulot ng malaking pinsala.
    The result of destruction or damage.
    The destruction of buildings in the earthquake was extremely disheartening.
    Ang pagtupok ng mga gusali sa lindol ay labis na nakapanghihina.
    A broad form of destruction that causes severe damage.
    The destruction of their friendship due to conflict is painful.
    Ang pagtupok ng kanyang pagkakaibigan dahil sa hidwaan ay masakit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'tupok' which means 'destruction' or 'annihilation'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    destruction of nature
    The damage to nature caused by humans or other factors.
    pagtupok ng kalikasan

    Related Words

    tupok
    A form of cruelty or destruction of something.
    tupok

    Slang Meanings

    An overly elaborate or long story that seems endless.
    This story is a pagtupok, so many words but nothing is happening yet.
    Ang kwentong ito ay pagtupok, ang dami nang sinabi pero wala pa ring nangyayari.
    Describes a person who seems to be constantly breaking or damaging things.
    He's like a pagtupok, always getting his car in accidents.
    Siya naman kasi ay parang pagtupok, lagi na lang nababanga yung sasakyan niya.