Pakuruskurus (en. Sweltering)

/pakuɾuskuɾus/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Indicates extreme heat or weather temperature.
The sweltering sun makes it difficult for people outdoors.
Ang pakuruskurus na araw ay nagpapahirap sa mga tao sa labas.
Gives a feeling of intense discomfort due to heat.
I feel sweltering after walking under the sun.
Pakuruskurus ang aking pakiramdam pagkatapos maglakad sa ilalim ng araw.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

in the sweltering heat
under extreme heat or direct sunlight.
sa pakuruskurus na init

Related Words

heat
A state of high temperature.
init
sweat
The act of sweating due to heat.
magpawis

Slang Meanings

To pretend to be happy even in hardship.
Alright, I'll just pakuruskurus even though I'm struggling in life.
Sige, pakuruskurus lang ako kahit na nahihirapan na ako sa buhay.
To pretend that there are no problems even when there are many.
He's so happy, but he's just pakuruskurus with all the things on his mind.
Ang saya saya niya, pero pakuruskurus lang siya sa dami ng iniisip.
To act as if nothing heavy is going on.
We should just pakuruskurus no matter what happens.
Dapat pakuruskurus lang tayo kahit ano pa man ang mangyari.