Paputukan (en. Shooting)

/pa.pu.tu.kán/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of firing guns or weapons.
We heard loud gunfire from afar.
Nakarinig kami ng malalakas na paputukan mula sa malayo.
The sound created by a gun when firing.
The gunfire was heard across the other side of the town.
Narinig ang paputukan na umabot sa kabilang dako ng bayan.

Etymology

Root word: putok

Common Phrases and Expressions

There are shootings around
There is ongoing fighting or action involving guns.
May paputukan sa paligid

Related Words

explode
The occurrence of a sudden explosion or discharge.
pumutok
gun
A type of weapon loaded with ammunition.
baril

Slang Meanings

disturbance, messing up
You're such a disruptor, you broke so many things!
Napaka-paputukan mo naman, ang dami mong sinira!
to throw shade, to engage in a petty argument
Don't engage in a quarrel with him, he's such a mood killer!
Ayaw mo na makipagpaputukan sa kanya, nakaka-badtrip yan!
to celebrate, to party
Join us, we're going to party at home!
Sama ka sa amin, paputukan na tayo sa bahay!