Tilasok (en. Gush)

ti-la-sok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A flow of liquid or substance that is fast and forceful.
The gush of water from the container caused a mess.
Ang tilasok ng tubig mula sa sisidlan ay nagdulot ng kalat.
An outpouring of emotion or feeling that is uncontrollable.
The gush of joy when he learned he was going to be a father.
Ang tilasok ng saya nang malaman niyang siya ay tatay na.
verb
The act of pouring or flowing rapidly.
The rain gushed down during the storm.
Nagtilasok ang ulan sa kasagsagan ng bagyo.

Etymology

Derived from the words 'tila' (seeming) and 'sok' (to pour or spill).

Common Phrases and Expressions

outpouring of feelings
Uncontrollable burst of emotions.
tilasok ng damdamin

Related Words

pour
Rapid flow of liquid.
buhos
flow
Movement of substance from one place to another.
daloy

Slang Meanings

Looks like, almost, just a little.
There's only a little left in our budget, so we need a new budget.
Tilasok na lang yung natira sa pondo natin, kaya kailangan natin ng bagong budget.
Currently, eager to get what one wants.
I'm really eager for the new stuff; I've tried everything for this.
Tilasok na talaga ako sa bagong mga gamit, sinubukan ko na ang lahat para dito.