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    Umukok (en. To crow)

    oo-moo-kok

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To cry or shout loudly as if pleading.
    When the hen crowed, we all turned to look.
    Nang umukok ang inahin, lahat kami ay tumalikod upang tingnan ito.
    To cry out in showing excitement or alarm.
    He crowed loudly when he saw the sweet treat.
    Umukok siya ng malakas nang makita ang matamis na pagkain.
    A sound made by animals or humans to give a warning or attention.
    The birds crowed in the morning to wake everyone up.
    Ang mga ibon ay umukok sa umaga upang gisingin ang lahat.

    Etymology

    As a root word, 'ukok' means to shout or to scream.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the hen crowed
    The hen that is loudly calling as a sign of activity.
    umukok ang inahin

    Related Words

    ukok
    The root of 'umukok' meaning to shout.
    ukok

    Slang Meanings

    So happy or excited
    I shouted with joy when I heard the news.
    Umukok ako nang marinig ko 'yung balita.
    A loud shout or call
    He shouted at the event to get everyone's attention.
    Umukok siya sa event para makuha ang atensyon ng lahat.