Umumbok (en. To pop out)

/uˈmumbok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of bursting or coming out from something.
The water popped out of the well due to the heavy rain.
Umumbok ang tubig mula sa balon dahil sa matinding ulan.
The appearance of something or an idea that is unexpected.
His idea popped up during the discussion.
Umumbok ang ideya niya sa gitna ng talakayan.

Etymology

Indigenous language of the native Filipinos

Common Phrases and Expressions

the topic popped up
The subject of conversation suddenly burst or boomed.
umumbok ang paksa

Related Words

whole
A word that may refer to something that is undivided or unbroken.
buo

Slang Meanings

To show absence or disinterest in a situation
He was totally umumbok in class earlier, he didn't care about the lesson.
Sobrang umumbok siya sa klase kanina, wala siyang pakialam sa lesson.
To be brutal or express one’s frustration
He umumbok when he found out he wasn't included in the project.
Nag-umumbok siya nung nalaman niyang hindi siya kasama sa proyekto.
To cry or show excessive emotion
I couldn't handle him, he umumbok and cried in front of me.
Hindi ko siya maasikaso, umumbok na siya sa pag-iyak sa harap ko.