Pugot (en. Beheaded)

/puˈɡot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The entirety of a head that has been cut off from the body.
The beheaded head was found under the tree.
Ang pugot na ulo ay natagpuan sa ilalim ng punong kahoy.
A symbol of hatred or punishment in certain cultures.
In some stories, the beheaded is used as a warning to the guilty.
Sa ilang mga kwento, ang pugot ay ginagamit bilang babala sa mga nagkasala.
A method of killing commonly used in war.
The beheading was a sign of victory in that war.
Ang pugot na ulo ay tanda ng tagumpay sa digmaang iyon.

Etymology

Originated from the Tagalog language.

Common Phrases and Expressions

beheading
cutting off the head
pugot ng ulo

Related Words

beheading process
The process of removing a head.
pugutan
wounded beheaded
Rarely refers to a beheaded body with wounds.
sugatang pugot

Slang Meanings

Dried or lifeless body
Looks like a headless animal after his defeat.
Parang pugot na hayop ang itsura ng dating niya matapos ang kanyang pagkatalo.
Unable to face problems
When they had an argument, he went headless and stopped talking.
Nang nagkasagutan sila, nag-pugot siya at hindi na nakipag-usap pa.
Always in a difficult or dangerous situation
Sometimes, he seems to be in a headless spot with his life decisions.
Minsan, mukhang pugot siya sa mga desisyon niya sa buhay.
First to speak or act without regard for surroundings
He was headless towards the people around when he gave his opinion.
Pugot lang siya sa mga tao sa paligid nang magbigay siya ng opinyon.