Tuhog (en. Pierce)

/tu.hog/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dish that uses ingredients combined on a stick or skewer.
This skewer is made of chicken and vegetables.
Ang tuhog na ito ay gawa sa manok at gulay.
The combination of items on a top or stick.
The skewer of fruits was sold by the roadside.
Ang tuhog ng mga prutas ay ibinenta sa tabi ng daan.
verb
The action of piercing or connecting something.
Skewer the meat on the stick before cooking it.
Tuhogin mo ang karne sa stick bago ito lutuin.
A way of referring to linking or connecting ideas or things.
His speech connected important points.
Ang kanyang talumpati ay tumuhog ng mga mahahalagang punto.

Etymology

From the word 'tuhog' meaning 'to connect' or 'to link'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

skewered meat
meat attached to sticks or skewers
tuhog na karne
fruit skewers
fruits attached to skewers
mga tuhog na prutas

Related Words

ingredients
Items used in making a dish.
sangkap
fellow townsfolk
People in a town or community who are close together.
kababayan

Slang Meanings

the bringing together of different things or people
We all worked together, it's like we're a 'tuhog' in this project!
Sama-sama tayong nagtutulungan, parang tuhog tayo sa project na 'to!
very fragrant and delicious food (usually eaten at street eateries)
The 'tuhog' here on the corner is so good! You should try it.
Ang sarap ng tuhog dito sa kanto! Dapat mong subukan.
a gathering, like a feast or get-together
When is the 'tuhog' with our friends? I'm excited!
Kailan ba ang tuhog ng mga kaibigan natin? Excited na ako!