Usok (en. Smoke)

/u'sok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An external sign of heat or fire.
The smoke is a sign that there is a fire inside the house.
Ang usok ay tanda na may apoy sa loob ng bahay.
The emission of components from smoke.
The smoke coming from the cigarette causes air pollution.
Ang usok na nagmumula sa sigarilyo ay nagdudulot ng polusyon sa hangin.
A gas or vapor that comes from the burning of material.
The smoke from the fire rises into the air.
Ang usok mula sa apoy ay tumataas sa himpapawid.

Etymology

The term 'usok' may have originated from the Latin word 'fumi,' meaning smoke or vapor.

Common Phrases and Expressions

smoke from a cigarette
Smoke that comes from smoking.
usok ng sigarilyo
smoke from fire
Smoke that comes from a fire.
usok ng apoy

Related Words

fire
A chemical reaction that results in smoke and heat.
apoy
pollution
Environmental contamination due to smoke and other chemicals.
pollusyon

Slang Meanings

smoke from a cigarette
The cigarette smoke outside stinks, it's annoying!
Ang baho ng usok ng yosi sa labas, nakaka-asar!
smoke from an engine
Your car might be broken, there's a lot of smoke coming out!
Baka may sira na yung sasakyan mo, ang daming usok na lumalabas!
smoky but captivating
She’s smoking on the dance floor, she’s amazing!
Nakausok siya sa dance floor, ang galing!
smoke on the road (usually referring to traffic pollution)
There's so much smoke on the road, it's so congested!
Daming usok sa kalsada, siksikan na!