Panuktok (en. Peak)
pa-núk-tok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The highest part of something.
We reached the peak of the mountain in two hours.
Umabot kami sa panuktok ng bundok sa loob ng dalawang oras.
The pinnacle or climax of an idea or event.
The peak of his career was when he received a prestigious award.
Ang panuktok ng kanyang karera ay nang siya ay tumanggap ng prestihiyosong parangal.
Means culmination or highest level.
The peak of his anger was when he shouted loudly.
Ang panuktok ng kanyang galit ay nang siya ay sumigaw ng malakas.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to reach the peak
to arrive at the highest level or achieve the greatest success.
umakyat sa panuktok
Related Words
measurement
A process of determining the size or level of something.
pagsukat
limit
The maximum extent or boundary of something.
hangganan
Slang Meanings
Teasing or mocking
Don't tease him anymore, he might get hurt.
Huwag ka na magpanuktok sa kanya, baka masaktan lang siya.
Inquiry or questioning
It seems like you're probing me, what do you need?
Parang may panuktok ka sa akin, ano bang kailangan mo?
Testing or seeking an answer
Go ahead, try to probe him if he doesn't want to talk.
Sige, subukan mong magpanuktok sa kanya kung ayaw niyang makipag-usap.