Punson (en. Puncture)

/ˈpʊn.sən/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An opening or hole made in something by a sharp object.
He made a puncture in his tire.
Nagawa siya ng punson sa kanyang gulong.
A type of injury caused by a sharp object.
Due to the puncture, the tire needs to be replaced.
Dahil sa punson, kailangang palitan ang gulong.
verb
The act of making a puncture.
You need to puncture the tire if necessary.
Punsonin mo ang gulong kung kinakailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has a puncture
contains a hole or damage
may punson

Related Words

puncture repair
A process of fixing holes in tires or other objects.
puncture repair

Slang Meanings

a spontaneous or sudden idea that hasn't been well thought out
He just punsoned the idea of starting a business in front of the house.
Basta na lang siyang nagpunson ng idea na magtayo ng negosyo sa harap ng bahay.
to take over or pretend in a situation
He went to the party and punsoned as a replacement for his friend.
Pumunta siya sa party at punson siya bilang kapalit ng kanyang kaibigan.
a hasty action taken without much thought
He was in a hurry so he just made a punson decision.
Nagmamadali siya kaya punson na lang ang ginawa niyang desisyon.