Balukay (en. Topple)

/ba.lu.kaɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The fall or movement of an object from an upright or fixed position.
The topple of the tree was caused by strong winds.
Ang balukay ng puno ay dulot ng malalakas na hangin.
The knocking down of a structure.
The area was secured before the topple of the old building.
Naiseguro ang lugar bago gawin ang balukay ng lumang gusali.
The shifting of weight until it results in a fall.
The topple of his body can happen if he doesn't exercise.
Ang balukay ng kanyang katawan ay maaaring mangyari kung hindi siya magsasanay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be reborn
To give life to something again.
Magbalukay ka

Related Words

crooked
The bending of an object from a straight position.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

Worthless; not important
What you're saying seems like balukay.
Parang balukay lang 'yang sinasabi mo, eh.
Crazy or insane
I don't know, he seems balukay now.
Hindi ko alam, parang balukay na siya ngayon.