Purukpuruk (en. Rummaging)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A term referring to the act of searching or examining objects in a cluttered manner.
The child rummaged through his toys to find the missing piece.
Ang bata ay nagpurukpuruk sa kanyang laruan upang hanapin ang nawawalang piraso.
verb
The action of rummaging or searching in a cluttered or messy place.
He rummaged through his bag to get his cellphone.
Nagpurukpuruk siya sa kanyang bag upang makuha ang kanyang cellphone.
Common Phrases and Expressions
rummaging through clothes
the act of searching or examining through messy clothes.
purukpuruk ng mga damit
Related Words
mess
Items that are disorganized or scattered in a place.
kalat
Slang Meanings
quick movements or actions
When he started moving quickly, I thought he was going to resist.
Nang purukpuruk na siya, akala ko ay kokontra na siya.
strange or unusual style
Her outfit is so quirky, it's really different!
Ang suot niyang damit ay purukpuruk, talagang ibang-iba!
chaotic or complicated situation
Things got really chaotic at the party, so we left.
Purukpuruk na ang mga bagay sa party, kaya't umalis na kami.