Tusok (en. Stab)

too-sok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of inserting a sharp object into something or a body.
The poke of a needle is painful.
Ang tusok ng karayom ay masakit.
The result of the insertion of a sharp object.
Because of the stab on his hand, he felt pain.
Dahil sa tusok sa kanyang kamay, siya ay nagdaramdam.
verb
To perform the action of stabbing.
He is making the needle poke his foot.
Pinatitusok niya ang karayom sa kanyang paa.

Etymology

Taga-Tagalog na salita

Common Phrases and Expressions

poke of a needle
The pain caused by the insertion of a needle into the skin.
tusok ng karayom

Related Words

stab
A type of poke often used for deeper penetration into the body.
saksak
needle
A sharp object used to poke or sew.
karayom

Slang Meanings

poke-poke
That's fine, just poke-poke him a bit to get his attention.
Ayos lang yan, tusok-tusok lang yan sa beki para makuha ang atensyon niya.
stab in the heart
What you said was like a stab in my heart.
Ang sinabi mo ay parang tusok sa puso ko.
plug on the internet
Wow, so many plugs on the internet now, you can buy a lot online!
Grabe, dami nang tusok sa internet ngayon, ang dami nang mabibiling online!