Bumalukag (en. To fall down backwards)

/bu-ma-lu-kag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of falling backward.
He fell down backwards from his chair.
Siya ay bumalukag mula sa kanyang upuan.
The act of tumbling into a backward position.
He got startled and fell backward while walking.
Nagulat siya at bumalukag habang naglalakad.
An action of accidentally falling backward.
When he was pushed, he immediately fell backward.
Nang itulak siya, agad siyang bumalukag.

Etymology

Formed from the words 'bula' and 'lukag', meaning to fall or collapse backward.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't fall down backwards!
Be careful not to fall backward.
Huwag kang bumalukag!

Related Words

balanced
The condition of having proper positioning or arrangement.
balanseng
to fall
The act of not standing or falling down.
bumagsak

Slang Meanings

so cool
Wow, our squad was so cool at the hangout!
Grabe, sobrang bumalukag ng tropa natin sa gimik!
always playful or funny
My classmate is so playful, always making us laugh.
Sobrang bumalukag ng kaklase ko, parati na lang nagtatawa.
a joyful person
He really is the joyful one in the group, always happy.
Siya talaga ang bumalukag sa grupo, lagi siyang masaya.
wild or crazy
The crazy plans of the friends are impressive!
Ang mga planong bumalukag ng barkada, nakakabilib!