Putukan (en. Explosion)

/pu.tu.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The sound or voice caused by the rapid expulsion of air or other material from a dense area.
The explosion from the firecracker was heard in distant places.
Ang putukan mula sa paputok ay narinig hanggang sa malalayong lugar.
A sudden and loud bang resulting from an explosion or release of pressure.
There was an explosion in the factory that raised alarms across the town.
Nagkaroon ng putukan sa factory na nagdulot ng alarma sa buong bayan.
A condition where something suddenly separates or becomes part of a larger, often with accompanying noise.
The pop of the art ball gave joy to the children.
Ang putukan ng bolang pang-sining ay nagbigay ng kasiyahan sa mga bata.

Etymology

Root word: putok

Common Phrases and Expressions

heard the explosion
Heard a loud sound of decoration or explosion.
narinig ang putukan

Related Words

pop
The sound or effect of something that suddenly breaks or explodes.
putok
explosive
An item designed to explode or create a loud sound.
pasabog

Slang Meanings

totally into someone
I'm really into her, she's so beautiful!
Putukan na putukan talaga ako sa kanya, ang ganda niya!
fighting or causing trouble
They're really fighting in the neighborhood, it's so noisy!
Putukan na sila sa barangay, ang ingay!