Putukputok (en. Pop)

pu-tuk-pu-tok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A sound that may come from bursting or exploding.
I heard the popping sound from the road.
Narinig ko ang putukputok mula sa kalsada.

Etymology

A combination of the words 'putok' meaning 'to burst' or 'pop' usually associated with noise or explosion.

Common Phrases and Expressions

popping fireworks
Firecrackers that produce sounds like pops.
putukputok na fireworks

Related Words

burst
A sound coming from the breaking or bursting of an object.
putok
explode
The process of something suddenly bursting.
sumabog

Slang Meanings

Extremely angry or annoyed.
He’s really furious after reading the gossip about him.
Putok na putok na siya sa kakabasa ng mga chismis about sa kanya.
Super excited or busy.
Her energy was off the charts that day because there was a party.
Putokputok ang energy niya sa araw na 'yon kasi may party.
Full of life or energy.
Their conversations are always alive and energetic when they're together.
Laging putokputok ang kwentuhan nila tuwing magkakasama.