Umugong (en. Rumble)

/uˈmu.ɡoŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make a loud and rumbling sound.
The thunder rumbled in the sky as it rained.
Umugong ang kulog sa kalangitan habang umuulan.
To cause a rumbling sound.
The vehicle's engine rumbled as we traveled.
Umugong ang makina ng sasakyan habang naglalakbay kami.

Etymology

Derived from 'ugong' referring to a deep sound or rumble.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the surroundings rumbled
The environment or surroundings started making noise.
umugong ang paligid

Related Words

rumble
A sound that is deep and rumbling.
ugong

Slang Meanings

Whispering gossip or news to people.
The news spread that there would be a big party in the barangay.
Umugong ang balita na magkakaroon ng malaking party sa barangay.
Saying bad things about others.
People said he's been spreading negative things about me.
Sabi ng mga tao, umuugong siya ng mga negatibong bagay tungkol sa akin.
Talk that spreads quickly.
The discussion is over, but the gossip is still buzzing.
Tapos na ang usapan, pero umuugong pa rin ang chika.