Puluputan (en. Curves)

pu-lu-pu-tan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or thing with many twists or corners.
The road is full of curves that are difficult to navigate.
Ang daan ay puno ng puluputan na mahirap daanan.
A term referring to a shape that is winding or has curves.
The curve of the river presents a beautiful view.
Ang puluputan ng ilog ay nagdadala ng magandang tanawin.

Etymology

A foreign word derived from 'pulupot', meaning winding.

Common Phrases and Expressions

mind's winding
The state of thinking filled with mixed ideas and goals.
puluputan ng isip

Related Words

winding
A turn or shaping of something into a winding form.
pulupot

Slang Meanings

So many people or too crowded
It's like a puluputan here in the mall, it's hard to get through!
Parang puluputan dito sa mall, ang hirap makadaan!
Cramped or chaotic situation
When we went to the concert, there were so many people, it was such a puluputan!
Nang pumunta kami sa concert, ang daming tao, sobrang puluputan!