Pulupulutong (en. Doyenne)
/pu.lu.pu.lu.tong/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of delicacy made from glutinous rice cut into small pieces.
The pulupulutong is a delicious dessert at our feast.
Ang pulupulutong ay isang masarap na dessert sa aming handaan.
A food usually eaten during festivals or special occasions.
There is always pulupulutong at the feasts in our town.
Palaging may pulupulutong sa mga handaan sa aming bayan.
Etymology
It comes from the roots of the word 'pulupulu' meaning 'gathering' and 'help'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
pulupulutong wealth
a wealth that comes from food traditions.
pulupulutong kayamanan
Related Words
puto
A type of sweet delicacy usually eaten as a snack or dessert.
puto
Slang Meanings
Unable to resist or endure; persevering.
These will be accumulated due to the overwhelming reason of the situation.
Pulupuluton na ang mga ito sa sobrang dahilan ng puntod.
Excessive infatuation; hard to forget.
I ran away from the overwhelming feeling when I remember you.
Natakbuhan ko ang pulupulutong feeling noong naaalala kita.