EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
has a crack; has an explosion/gunshot sound...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/may-pu-TOK/
FIL: Tumutukoy sa isang bagay na may lamat o basag; o sa isang sitwasyon kung saan may maririnig na tunog ng pagsabog o baril.
EN: has a crack; has an explosion/gunshot sound
This is the literal meaning. Like when you hear fireworks on New Year's Eve, 'Hala, may putok na!' Or when you inspect a glass and tell your mom, 'Ma, 'wag mo nang gamitin 'to, may putok.' It's all about cracks and bangs.
From "may" (has) + "putok" (explosion, crack).
ROOT MEANING: explosion, blast, body odor
The meaning is highly dependent on context, distinguishing between a sound and a physical flaw. This is the literal meaning, as opposed to the colloquial term for body odor.
🇵🇭 Huwag mong bilhin ang banga na iyan dahil may-putok sa gilid.
🇺🇸 Don't buy that jar because it has a crack on the side.
🇵🇭 Ang lugar na iyon ay magulo, palaging may-putok sa gabi.
🇺🇸 That place is chaotic, there are always gunshots at night.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.