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wakwak

Pronunciation: /wakˈwak/

“wakwak” is a Tagalog word. Its 5 meanings in English:

adjective

  1. ripped or torn violently ; disemboweled (disclosing inner structures)

noun

  1. act of tearing or ripping something wide open
  2. long, wide rip or tear
  3. condition of being ripped or torn violently
  4. wakwak (nocturnal, vampiric, bird-like creature in Philippine mythology bringing bad omens)

Etymology

Borrowed from Hiligaynon wakwak.

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