Rupok (en. Crumpled)

/rupok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to the state of being torn or deformed of an object.
His clothes were crumpled after being exposed to the rain.
Ang kanyang damit ay rupok matapos itong ma-expose sa ulan.
Surely unstable or fragile.
The brittle wood is easily breakable.
Ang rupok na kahoy ay madaling mabasag.

Etymology

from the root word 'puk' meaning to break or shatter

Common Phrases and Expressions

fragile relationship
A relationship that is unstable and easily broken.
rupok na relasyon

Related Words

fragile
Refers to the nature of being easily broken or not sturdy.
marupok
broken
Refers to the state of being damaged or shattered.
basag

Slang Meanings

weak or not sturdy
I feel like a rupok right now, I seem to have no strength.
Para akong rupok ngayon, parang wala na akong lakas.
giving up or surrendering
I'm not rupok, I will fight until the end.
Hindi ako rupok, lalaban ako hanggang sa dulo.
quick to give in to emotions
You're so rupok, you just cry all the time.
Rupok ka naman,iyak ka na lang nang iyak.