Balikwasin (en. To return forcefully)

/baliʔkwasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or movement of returning from a place.
Return the items you left outside.
Balikwasin mo ang mga gamit na naiwan mo sa labas.
The act of bringing back an item that is being returned.
Return the book to the library.
Balikwasin mo ang libro sa aklatan.

Etymology

a compound word derived from 'balik' and 'was', describing an action of returning with force.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to return with courage
to overcome fear or hesitation
balikwasin ang takot

Related Words

return
Action of returning or going back from a place.
balik
forcefully leave
Action of leaving something or a place forcefully.
was

Slang Meanings

To leave suddenly or abruptly
Just shoot my cellphone if you don’t balikwas soon!
Barilin mo nga 'yang cellphone ko kapag hindi ka pa nakabalikwas!
To rush or charge
When you see your crush, just balikwas!
Pag nakita mo na ang crush mo, balikas ka na!
To get up or move quickly
Why are you still acting stoic? Just balikwas already!
Bakit ka pa nagpapaka-stoic? Balikwas ka na!