Pumugot (en. Behead)
pu-mu-got
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
Beheading of a person or animal.
He beheaded the chicken for the feast.
Pumugot siya ng ulo ng manok para sa handaan.
Removal of a body part, often referring to the head.
The one who beheaded him was not recognized.
Ang pumugot sa kanya ay hindi nakilala.
Etymology
Origin from the word 'ugat' meaning 'to cut' or 'to remove'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
behead
the act of cutting off the head of a person or animal.
pumugot ng ulo
Related Words
to cut off
A term referring to cutting or removing a part.
ugatan
cut
Refers to having incomplete or severed parts.
putol
Slang Meanings
chop (chop off)
Chop off your hair, it's too long already!
Pumugot ka ng buhok mo, ang haba na eh!
to kill
You might kill someone out of anger!
Baka pumugot ka ng tao sa sobrang galit mo!
to remove
You should remove unnecessary items from your bag.
Pumugot ka na ng mga unnecessary na item sa bag mo.