Putak (en. Crow)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The term for the sound made by birds, particularly chickens.
I heard the crow of the rooster in the morning.
Narinig ko ang putak ng manok sa umaga.
The call or sound studied by ornithologists to identify bird species.
The crow of the bird is important in their study.
Ang putak ng ibon ay mahalaga sa pag-aaral ng mga ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

caw-caw
a call or shout that is repetitive, often meaningless.
putak-putak

Related Words

chicken
A type of bird commonly raised for eggs and meat.
manok

Slang Meanings

A bit crazy or very emotional.
Enough already! You're acting so putak just because the exam just finished, like there's no tomorrow.
Tama na 'yan! Ang putak mo kasi kakatapos lang ng exam, parang wala nang bukas.
A person who always tells stories or is into juicy gossip.
Don't listen to Anna, she's always putak about other people's lives.
Huwag kang makikinig kay Anna, lagi lang siyang putak ng putak tungkol sa buhay ng iba.
Someone who talks too much or is too socially active.
With how much you’re putak, we can't even tell what's true in what you're saying!
Sa sobrang putak mo, di na natin alam kung anong totoo sa mga sinasabi mo!