Puspas (en. Flood)

/puspas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of something coming out or moving away from its previous position.
When it rained heavily, the water spilled onto the road.
Nang malakas ang ulan, ang tubig ay puspas sa kalsada.
The pouring or flow of liquid that is uncontrollable.
There was a flood in the house due to a broken pipe.
Nagkaroon ng puspas sa bahay dahil sa nasirang tubo.
Rapid increase of water in a place.
The flood of the river brought a lot of mud to the village.
Ang puspas ng ilog ay nagdala ng maraming putik sa baryo.

Etymology

Originating from Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

rushing flood
Rapid flow of water.
bulusok na puspas

Related Words

flood
The condition of an area submerged in water.
baha
current
The flow or movement of water or liquid.
agos

Slang Meanings

Speeding up a conversation or situation
That's getting puspas, so we need to take action.
Puspas na 'yan, kaya kailangan na nating kumilos.
Nervous or anxious in a situation
I'm puspas for the exam tomorrow, hope I pass.
Puspas ako sa exam bukas, sana makapasa ako.
Becoming messy or chaotic
The party is puspas, so be careful of the crowd.
Puspas na ang party, kaya mag-ingat ka sa mga tao.