Patusok (en. Prick)

/pa.tu.sok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object that can cause pain or injury by penetrating the skin.
He received a prick from a thorn of the plant.
Nakatanggap siya ng patusok mula sa tinik ng halaman.
An action of piercing or penetrating something using a sharp object.
The doctor demonstrated the prick using a needle.
Ipinakita ng doktor ang patusok gamit ang karayom.
verb
The act of making a prick.
He needs to prick the skin to draw blood.
Kailangan niyang patusukin ang balat upang makuha ang dugo.
To insert a sharp object into something.
You need to prick the accompanying garment to reach the bottom.
Patusukin mo ang katuwang na prenda upang maabot ang ibaba.

Common Phrases and Expressions

needle prick
The process of piercing the skin with a needle.
patusok ng karayom

Related Words

needle
A sharp object used for sewing or tying.
karayom
thorn
A sharp part from a plant that can penetrate the skin.
tinik

Slang Meanings

punch
Come on, let's go throw some punches in the fight later!
Tara, patusok tayo sa laban mamaya!
to punch
Looks like you guys want to go throw punches at the gym, right?
Mukhang gusto niyo nang magpatusok sa gym, 'no?
cutting or sharp (in jokes)
His jokes are so cutting; you’ll definitely feel embarrassed!
Sobrang patusok ng mga biro niya, tiyak na mapapahiya ka!
twist of fate
The events have been quite sharp, like a twist of fate!
Talagang patusok ang mga pangyayari, parang suntok ng tadhana!