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    Pagundot (en. Poke)

    /paˈɡundot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of touching or prodding something with a finger or object.
    The poke on the cellphone screen allowed the application to open.
    Ang pagundot sa screen ng cellphone ay nagbigay-daan sa pagbubukas ng application.
    The result of an action that prompts something to act or respond.
    The poke of the teacher's incentive promoted active participation among the students.
    Ang pagundot sa insentibo ng guro ay nagtaguyod sa aktibong partisipasyon ng mga estudyante.

    Etymology

    from the word 'undot' meaning 'to poke' or 'to prod' with 'pa-' as a prefix indicating action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poking at the heart
    The feeling of joy or surprise caused by something.
    pagundot sa puso

    Related Words

    undot
    The root meaning of 'pagundot' which means 'to poke' or 'to prod'.
    undot
    word
    Can be used in the context of literary or symbolic processes.
    salita

    Slang Meanings

    pressing or tapping
    When you press the back of the phone, it answers.
    Pagundot mo sa likod ng telepono, sumasagot na 'yan.
    tactile interaction
    That's fine, it's usually like that when tapping the screen.
    Ayos lang yan, kadalasan ganun ang pagundot sa screen.
    quick action or reflex
    Your tapping of the 'play' button was quick, I noticed.
    Mabilis ang pagundot mo sa 'play' button, pansin ko.