Tuktok (en. Peak)

/tʊkˈtɔk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The highest part of an object or place.
We climbed to the peak of the mountain to see the view.
Umakyat kami sa tuktok ng bundok upang makita ang tanawin.
A part of something that is in the upper position.
My laptop is on the top of the table.
Nasa tuktok ng mesa ang laptop ko.
The name of a type of rainbow seen when sunlight hits the rain.
At the peak of the rainbow, there is a treasure according to legend.
Sa tuktok ng bahaghari, mayroong isang kayamanan ayon sa alamat.

Etymology

Tagalog term referring to the top or peak of something.

Common Phrases and Expressions

peak of the mountain
highest part of the mountain
tuktok ng bundok
peak of knowledge
highest level of knowledge
tuktok ng kaalaman

Related Words

village
A small community or settlement.
nayon
mountain
A large landform that is higher than its surroundings.
bundok

Slang Meanings

to go or to approach
That’s done, let’s tuktok to Juan’s house.
Tapos na 'yan, tuktok na tayo sa bahay ni Juan.
to call or to knock on something
Just tuktok on the window if you want to come in.
Tuktok ka na lang sa bintana kung gusto mong pumasok.
to throw out an idea or opinion
Just tuktok it, maybe others will want to join.
Tuktok mo na 'yan, baka may iba pang maki-join.