Used to refer to one’s mother. It’s derived similarly to “erpat,” where the syllables of the word “mother”
Bumili ako ng regalo para sa ermat ko sa Mother's Day.
I bought a gift for my mom(ermat) on Mother's Day.
A colloquial term often used to describe someone as unattractive or unkempt. It can also imply someone is acting foolishly or in a disagreeable manner.
Ang tukmol ng itsura niya ngayon, hindi man lang nag-ayos,
Huwag kang umasta na parang tukmol, magpakatao ka naman.
He looks so unkempt(tukmol) today, he didn't even bother to groom himself.
Don't act like a fool(tukmol), behave yourself properly.