Bikangkang (en. Crooked)

/bikˈaŋkaŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of body posture commonly used to describe bends or curves.
The vein in his arm became crooked due to excessive physical load.
Ang ugat sa kanyang braso ay naging bikangkang dahil sa labis na pisikal na pag-load.
Conveying the idea of a non-straight or curved shape.
The construction of the bridge has a crooked design that showcases artistic direction.
Ang konstruksyon ng tulay ay may bikangkang disenyo na nagpapakita ng artistikong direksyon.

Etymology

From the word 'bikang' referring to a state of being bent or crooked.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crooked path
A path filled with twists and is not straight.
bikangkang na daan
crooked life
The trials and problems in life that are not straightforward.
bikangkang ng buhay

Related Words

twisted
Expresses the state of being bent or twisted.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

quick movement or action
He's so quick in doing the bikangkang in the basketball court!
Ang bilis niya sa pag-bikangkang sa basketball court!
playing around in a fun or clumsy way
The kids are really amusing while they’re doing the bikangkang in the playground.
Talaga namang nakakaaliw ang mga bata habang nag-bikangkang sila sa playground.
a form of exhibiting skill or style
His bikangkang in dancing is so high!
Ang bikangkang niya sa sayawan ay napakataas!