Pilok (en. Cut)

pi-lok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of cut or wound on the skin caused by a sharp object.
I got a cut on my finger from the knife.
Nagkaroon ako ng pilok sa aking daliri dahil sa pagkakahiwa sa kutsilyo.
A small cut or wound that is usually not deep.
Even though the cut is small, it still hurts.
Kahit na maliit ang pilok, masakit pa rin ito.
An adjective describing a slight damage to the skin.
Due to his mischievousness, he often gets small cuts.
Dahil sa kanyang kalikutan, madalas siyang nagkakaroon ng mga pilok.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

Has a cut
Refers to having a small wound or cut.
May pilok

Related Words

wound
An injury or cut that causes bleeding on the skin.
sugat
cut
The act of dividing or slicing something with a sharp object.
hiwa

Slang Meanings

bad vibes
Don't be pilok, just chill.
Huwag kang pilok, chill ka lang.
show-off
You seem like a pilok in the group, not many are listening to you.
Parang pilok ka lang sa grupo, walang masyadong nakikinig sa'yo.
overly dramatic
He became so pilok when he heard the news.
Naging pilok siya nang malaman ang balita.