Panggugulpe (en. Striking)

pang-gug-ul-pe

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of a sudden attack or strike.
The assault caused fear in the community.
Ang panggugulpe ay nagdulot ng takot sa komunidad.
A form of beating that is unexpected.
The assault happened unexpectedly in the middle of the night.
Nangyari ang panggugulpe nang hindi inaasahan sa gitna ng gabi.

Etymology

The word 'panggugulpe' comes from the root word 'gulpe', which means a sudden attack or strike.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden attack from outside
A sudden strike coming from outside.
panggugulpe ng labas

Related Words

blow
A sudden assault or strike.
gulpe
punch
An action of punching typically used in fights.
suntok

Slang Meanings

Bullying or intimidating others.
Why are you bullying your classmate? That's not right.
Bakit ka nag-panggugulpe sa kaklase mo? Hindi 'yan tama.
Fighting or engaging in a fistfight.
I saw him fighting outside the school.
Nakita ko siya na nag-panggugulpe sa labas ng eskwelahan.