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    Palagutukin (en. To crackle)

    /pa.la.gu.tu.kin/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of producing sound from something, usually by pressing or breaking.
    You should crackle the Pringle to make noise.
    Palagutukin mo ang pringle para mag-ingay.
    Opening a topic or creating attention towards something.
    Crackle the door to catch his attention.
    Palagutukin ang pinto upang maakit ang kanyang atensyon.
    Occasionally producing a sound unique to the material being used.
    Crackle the ice to express happiness.
    Palagutukin ang yelo upang magpahayag ng saya.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'lagutok', which means to produce sound when pressed or played.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to crackle the fingers
    To slap or pinch the fingers to create sound.
    palagutukin ang daliri

    Related Words

    crackle
    A sound that results from the change or breaking of something.
    lagutok

    Slang Meanings

    Show off or indicate strength.
    Go ahead, palagutukin your friends in basketball later!
    Sige, palagutukin mo ang mga kaibigan mo sa basketball mamaya!
    Act arrogant or overly self-assured.
    Palagutukin her in the debate, she seems so full of herself.
    Palagutukin siya sa debate, parang ang taas ng tingin sa sarili niya.
    Make oneself seem more appealing than they actually are.
    Don't palagutukin yourself, you look good just the way you are!
    Huwag kang palagutukin, natural naman yung itsura mo!