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    Sapok (en. Jab)

    /səˈpok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of stab or attack using a sharp object.
    The jab from the rival caused his blindness.
    Ang sapok ng karibal ay naging dahilan ng kanyang pagkabulag.
    A painful stab that could be caused by injury.
    I felt a jab in my side after the fight.
    Naramdaman ko ang sapok sa aking tagiliran pagkatapos ng laban.
    A painful attack that leaves a wound.
    Because of the jab he received, his blood leaked.
    Dahil sa sapok na natamo, tumagas ang kanyang dugo.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'pokot' meaning sharp object or part.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    affected by a sharp attack or pain.
    affected by a sharp attack or pain.
    napagsakitan ng sapok

    Related Words

    stab
    An action that involves attacking with a sharp object.
    saksak
    pierce
    An attack involving a sharp object entering the body.
    tusok

    Slang Meanings

    slap or slapping
    He slapped him when they couldn't agree.
    Nagsapok siya sa kanya nang hindi sila nagkasundo.
    explosion or burst
    The fireworks exploded in the field early this morning.
    Nag-sapok ang mga fireworks sa field kaninang madaling araw.
    retaliation or self-defense
    He retaliated quickly when they tried to beat him up.
    Nagsapok siya ng mabilis nang sinubukan siyang bugbugin.