Bumalikwas (en. To bounce back)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Act or jump with force from an inconvenience position.
He jumped out of his ground.
Bumalikwas siya mula sa kanyang pagkakasadlak sa lupa.
Provide intense answers or reactions to a situation.
After the trials, he turned and continued his goal.
Matapos ang mga pagsubok, bumalikwas siya at nagpatuloy sa kanyang layunin.
Be active or fast in response to something.
Finally, he went to sleep and started studying.
Sa wakas, bumalikwas siya sa pagkakatulog at nag-umpisa ng mag-aral.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to spring up quickly
quick ascent or response
bumalikwas ng mabilis

Related Words

spring up
A form of movement aiming to rise from sitting or lying down.
balikwas

Slang Meanings

to attract attention or gaze from others
Wow, you're amazing! You went out to bumalikwas because you look so cool!
Aba, ang galing mo! Lumabas ka na bumalikwas kasi para kang napaka-cool!
to suddenly appear or show up
He said, 'There's nobody here,' but he suddenly bumalikwas behind me!
Sabi niya, 'Walang tao dito,' pero bigla siyang bumalikwas sa likod ko!