Pukyot (en. Buzz)

/puˈkɪot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of sound that seems to emanate from an insect or machine.
The buzzing of mosquitoes can be heard everywhere during the summer.
Ang pukyot ng mga lamok ay umaabot kahit saan sa panahon ng tag-init.
Sound indicating the movement of air or other things.
There is a gentle buzz coming from the leaves of the tree.
May banayad na pukyot na nanggagaling sa mga dahon ng puno.

Etymology

Malay language

Common Phrases and Expressions

buzz of insects
a sound often heard from insects
pukyot ng mga insekto
there is buzz
accompanied by noise or sound
may pukyot

Related Words

buzzing
The sound coming from flying insects or machines.
buzzing
noise
A common sound that can originate from various sources.
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Slang Meanings

beautiful/handsome or favorite
He's so handsome, all his friends are pukyot!
Ang pogi niya, puro pukyot ang mga kaibigan niya!
happy or lively
The people here are so joyful, there's a lot of pukyot energy!
Ang saya ng mga tao dito, ang daming pukyot na energy!