Pamukot (en. Enlightenment)

pa-mu-kot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A different form of light that brings brightness to darkness.
The light of the moon seems very bright in the dark night.
Ang pamukot ng buwan ay tila gayang maliwanag sa madilim na gabi.
Metaphorically refers to knowledge or understanding of complex matters.
His enlightenment on philosophical ideas is truly admirable.
Ang kanyang pamukot sa mga ideya ng pilosopiya ay tunay na kahanga-hanga.

Etymology

It comes from the word 'mukot' meaning 'to highlight' or 'to emphasize'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

enlightenment of the mind
It refers to the process of understanding or clearing the mind of complex thoughts.
pamukot ng isip

Related Words

highlight
This word is related to the idea of emphasizing or illuminating.
mukot

Slang Meanings

A flirty or overly playful woman.
Don't go there, dude, can't you see those are just pamukot girls?
Huwag ka na d'yan, bading, 'di mo naman nakikita na pamukot 'yang mga 'yan.
A woman who wants to attract the attention of others.
Always wearing Bluetooth, just to be pamukot with her friends.
Laging nakabluetooth, para palaging pamukot sa mga kasama niya.