Pukaw (en. Awaken)

/puˈkaw/

Slang Meanings

loud call or shout
He caught everyone's attention when he shouted his name.
Naka-pukaw siya sa atensyon ng lahat nang sigaw niya 'yung pangalan niya.
unusual event
The events at the party earlier were really something!
Ang ganda ng pukaw ng mga pangyayari sa party kanina!
sudden reaction
I was startled when his name was mentioned.
Naka-pukaw ako nang mabanggit ang pangalan niya.
attention or focus
I want to grab your attention, that's why I brought a gift.
Gusto kong makuha ang pukaw mo, kaya nagdala ako ng pasalubong.