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    Supukin (en. To hit)

    su-pu-kin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to punch or strike with hand or other objects.
    Hit him if he won't listen.
    Supukin mo siya kung ayaw niyang makinig.
    An act of showing anger or disdain.
    He got angry and said he would just hit his friend.
    Nagalit siya at sinabing supukin na lang niya ang kanyang kaibigan.
    A way of expressing emotions through physical action.
    Instead of talking, he just hit the wall.
    Sa halip na magsalita, supukin na lang niya ang pader.

    Etymology

    derived from the root 'supok' meaning 'to confront' or 'to go through'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hit me!
    A way of challenging someone to a confrontation.
    supukin mo ako!

    Related Words

    punch
    An action of using the fist to strike.
    suntok
    anger
    The feeling of hatred or resentment.
    kagalitan

    Slang Meanings

    to speak bluntly or harshly
    This person speaks so bluntly, doesn't want to listen to our advice!
    Ang supukin na 'to, ayaw makinig sa mga advice natin!
    to be tougher or more assertive in a situation
    You need to be more assertive in discussions to know the truth.
    Dapat supukin ka sa usapan para malaman mo ang totoo.