Puka (en. Hole)
/puˈka/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A gap or hole in something.
There is a hole in the wall that needs to be fixed.
May puka sa dingding na dapat ayusin.
A form of opening or door.
The hole in the wall serves as a door to the room.
Ang puka ng pader ay nagiging door sa silid.
A space created by the removal of something.
The hole in the ground is due to rain.
Ang puka sa lupa ay dahil sa pag-ulan.
Etymology
A Hawaiian word meaning 'hole' or 'opening'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hole in the ground
A large hole or gap in the ground.
puka sa lupa
hole in the wall
A hole or gap in the wall.
puka ng pader
Related Words
hole
A gap or deficiency in something.
butas
space
An area or place that is empty.
puwang
Slang Meanings
hole or tear
My flip-flop has a hole, I need a new one.
May puka na yung tsinelas ko, kailangan ko ng bago.
not allowed
That's just not allowed because you want to cut classes.
Puka na lang kasi gusto mong magcutting classes.
corny or outdated
Your jokes are so corny, that's old!
Ang puka naman ng jokes mo, luma na yan!