Pulupon (en. Swarm)
/puˈlupon/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of ants or insects that gather in one place.
The swarm of ants can be seen under the tree.
Ang pulupon ng mga langgam ay makikita sa ilalim ng puno.
A dense group or gathering of people.
Many people gathered in the cluster in the town center.
Maraming tao ang nagtipun-tipon sa pulupon sa gitna ng bayan.
A collection or group of related items or ideas.
The ideas in his cluster inspired others.
Ang mga ideya sa kanyang pulupon ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa iba.
Etymology
From the word 'pulopolo' meaning 'small tuft or clump.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
swarm of insects
A group of insects gathered in one place.
pulupon ng mga insekto
crowd of people
A group of people gathered in a particular location.
pulupon ng tao
Related Words
twist
A term referring to items that are interconnected or form a dense shape.
pulupot
cluster
Can also be used to describe the roots or branches of plants that come together.
pulupot
Slang Meanings
A messy gathering of a lot of people or clutter.
There's a crowd outside, we can't get in.
Pulupon na mga tao sa labas, hindi tayo makapasok.
Things that are scattered around without order.
Your clothes are all over the room, you need to tidy that up!
Pulupon ang mga damit mo sa kwarto, ayusin mo na yan!
A term for a fight or clash involving many people.
We're done for, this is just a mess of chaos!
Yari na tayo, parang pulupon na lang ito ng gulo!