Uko (en. Bone)

oo-koh

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the body of a human or animal that is hard and forms the framework of the body.
The bones in our body provide support and protection.
Ang mga buto sa ating katawan ay nagbibigay ng suporta at proteksyon.
The nature of a hard object that resembles bone.
Some of these materials have properties resembling bone.
Ang ilan sa mga materyales na ito ay may katangian na parang buto.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'hueso' meaning bone.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with bone
a statement indicating that something has substance, like food with bones.
may buto

Related Words

bone
Another word for 'uko' commonly used in contexts of the body.
butong

Slang Meanings

butt
My butt hurts so much, it feels like it’s about to explode!
Ang sakit ng uko ko, parang gusto nang sumabog!
backside
Here at the backside, the restrooms are a bit cramped.
Dito sa likuran, medyo masikip ang ukunan.
on the side
I want to sleep, but I'm still sitting on my side here.
Gusto ko nang matulog, pero nakaupo pa ako sa ukong ito.