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    Bumaluktot (en. Bend)

    /bu-ma-luk-tot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of bending or folding something.
    He bent down to pass under the staircase.
    Bumaluktot siya upang makadaan sa ilalim ng hagdang-bato.
    The turning of the body or a part of it at a certain angle.
    His body bent upon hearing someone call him.
    Bumaluktot ang kanyang katawan nang marinig niyang may tumawag sa kanya.
    A display of suffering or lack of strength.
    He bent over in pain from his back.
    Bumaluktot siya sa sakit ng kanyang likod.

    Etymology

    Not precisely defined

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    bent over in pain
    Showing physical distress due to pain.
    bumaluktot sa sakit

    Related Words

    open
    The opposite of bending; meaning opened or unfolded.
    bukas
    straight
    Not bent or curved; in straight formation.
    tuwid

    Slang Meanings

    To tilt or be in a non-straight position.
    He curled up on the sofa to be more comfortable.
    Bumaluktot siya sa sofa para mas komportable.
    To take a different route or approach.
    He needs to take a detour to avoid the traffic.
    Kailangan niyang bumaluktot ng daan para makaiwas sa traffic.
    To pretend or create a scene.
    He acted all bent out of shape and pretended he didn't hear.
    Bumaluktot siya at nagkunwaring hindi siya narinig.
    To deviate or go against an original plan.
    He went back on his promise and the match didn't happen.
    Bumaluktot siya sa kanyang pangako at hindi natuloy ang laban.