Pumuksa (en. To blow open)

/pumukˈsa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A form of action that describes the opening of something that is covered or closed.
He blew open the door to enter the room.
Pumuksa siya ng pinto upang makapasok sa silid.
The action of removing an obstacle to liberate something.
The wind blew open the clouds and made way for the sun.
Pumuksa ang hangin sa mga ulap at nagbigay daan sa araw.

Etymology

from the word 'buksan' with the prefix 'pumuksa'

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow open the window
the act of quickly opening a window
pumuksa ng bintana

Related Words

open
the action of making something open or unobstructed
buksan
insert
the action of entering or putting something in
suksok

Slang Meanings

To wake up or come to consciousness.
I hope I just wake up to my dreams.
Sana pumike na lang ako sa mga pangarap ko.
To explode or shout out, often in excitement.
He totally exploded in excitement when he saw his crush.
Pumuksa siya kay crush niya, parang sumisigaw na siya sa saya.
To burst with joy or excitement.
The sale has started, everyone burst with joy!
Bumukas na ang benta, pumuksa ng saya ang lahat!