Patok (en. Hot)

/pɑˈtok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of becoming popular or famous.
The artist strives for her new film to be a hit.
Sinisikap ng artista na patok ang kanyang bagong pelikula.
adjective
Meaning popular or well-liked.
The new restaurant on the corner is popular among the youth.
Ang bagong restaurant sa kanto ay patok sa mga kabataan.
Indicates high interest or demand.
The product has become in demand in the market.
Ang produkto ay naging patok sa merkado.

Etymology

Derived from the term 'patok' which means being famous or popular.

Common Phrases and Expressions

very popular
certainly well-liked or extremely famous.
patok na patok

Related Words

fame
The state of being famous or popular.
kasikatan
rise to fame
The actual ascent to popularity or fame.
pagsikat

Slang Meanings

A trend or popular thing
His new album is a hit among the youth.
Ang bagong album niya ay patok sa mga kabataan.
A great idea or suggestion
That's a hit! We need that for our project.
Patok 'yan! Kailangan natin 'yan sa project natin.
Lots of buyers or reaching high sales
His store is a hit from morning until night.
Yung tindahan niya, patok mula umaga hanggang gabi.