Awrum (en. Arm)

/aw-ru:m/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body of a human or animal used for movement and maintaining balance.
His arms are involved in his movements while dancing.
Ang kanyang mga awrum ay kasali sa kanyang mga galaw sa pagsayaw.
A branch or part of something seen as attached to the main body.
The arms of this tree are long and lush.
Ang awrum ng punong ito ay mahaba at malago.
A form of support or protection provided to another person.
His arms are always there to support me.
Ang kanyang mga awrum ay laging naroroon upang sumuporta sa akin.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'arm', meaning the limbs that wrap or support.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Hand in hand
Having support or connection with another person.
Hawak kamay

Related Words

hand
The part of our body used for holding and carrying.
kamay

Slang Meanings

I told you so!
Oh no, I told you so! I thought you didn't want this?
Nako, awrum na! Akala ko ba ayaw mo na?
Talking behind someone's back
Why is there always awrum about him? It's just gossip!
Bakit ba palaging may awrum sa kanya? Puro tsismis lang!
Arrogant
Enough with your awrum, you're getting too pretentious!
Tama na ang awrum mo, masyado ka nang maarte!