Dukwang (en. Trip)

/dʊk.wɑŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An unintended fall or slip.
He had a trip while walking on the slippery floor.
Nagkaroon siya ng dukwang habang naglalakad sa madulas na sahig.
The act of colliding or stumbling over something.
Avoid tripping over obstacles on the road.
Iwasan ang dukwang sa mga hadlang sa daan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Be careful of tripping
Be cautious to avoid slipping or stumbling.
Mag-ingat sa dukwang

Related Words

slippery
Refers to a surface that is unstable or warm and might cause a trip.
madulas

Slang Meanings

A kid who's too fast or boastful
My kid is a dukwang, I lost in the race!
Ang duks ko, talo ako sa takbo!
A person who is hard-headed
He won't listen, he's really a dukwang.
Hindi siya makinig, talagang dukwang siya.
A national slang term among the youth
He's really a dukwang, can't show off in front of the crowd.
Duwag talaga siya, di makapag show off sa harap ng crowd.