EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to be able to punch upwards; to uppercut...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-ka-su-NOK/
FIL: Ang kakayahang makapagbigay ng isang suntok na paitaas, karaniwang tinatama ang panga o baba ng kalaban.
EN: to be able to punch upwards; to uppercut
This is that classic move you see in boxing or street fights in movies. It's not just a regular punch; it's an upward jab, often a knockout blow. Think Manny Pacquiao's training montage. It's the 'shoryuken!' of Pinoy brawls.
From 'maka-' (ability prefix) + 'sunok' (uppercut).
A specific term used in fighting, boxing, or brawling contexts. Less common in everyday conversation.
🇵🇭 Isang malakas na suntok lang ang kailangan niya para makasunok at manalo.
🇺🇸 He only needed one strong punch to be able to uppercut and win.
🇵🇭 Inaral niya kung paano makasunok nang tama sa kanyang boxing class.
🇺🇸 He studied how to properly deliver an uppercut in his boxing class.
💬 JOIN THE COMMUNITY DISCUSSION
VOTE, COMMENT, AND HELP IMPROVE THIS DEFINITION
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.