Pumutok (en. To burst)

/puˈmu.tok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Explosion or bursting of something causing sound.
The volcano burst and caused fear among the people.
Pumutok ang bulkan at nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao.
To appear or have something suddenly.
Ideas burst into his mind as he thought.
Pumutok ang mga ideya sa kanyang isipan nang siya'y nag-isip.
Action of breaking something filled with air or liquid.
The car tire burst due to excess air.
Pumutok ang gulong ng sasakyan dahil sa sobrang hangin.

Common Phrases and Expressions

my mind burst
Suddenly a lot of ideas or thoughts appeared.
pumutok ang aking isip
burst in anger
Suddenly got very angry.
pumutok sa galit

Related Words

burst
Root word referring to bursting or explosion.
putok

Slang Meanings

burst or quickly reached its peak
I was shocked when the volcano erupted behind the house.
Laking gulat ko nang pumutok yung bulkan sa likod ng bahay.
became famous or suddenly emerged
He exploded in popularity on social media when he posted a viral video.
Pumutok siya sa social media nang mag-post siya ng viral na video.
overwhelmed with emotion or anger
He exploded in anger when he saw he was being lied to.
Pumutok siya sa galit nang makita niyang sinisinungalingan siya.