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    Duwak (en. To stagger or stumble)

    du-wak

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A gesture of bending or a failure that is quietly done.
    He intentionally leaned against the wall as he staggered towards the door.
    Sinasadya niyang dumikit sa dingding habang siya'y duwak papunta sa pintuan.
    Walking with a staggered or uncertain step.
    He stumbled as he staggered along the road.
    Dumarakdarak siya nang siya'y duwak sa kahabaan ng kalsada.
    A form of losing balance, often caused by fatigue or over-drinking.
    He staggered after a few hours of drinking.
    Siya'y nagduwak matapos ang ilang oras na pag-inom.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    staggering
    Walking with uncertain steps or not in a straight manner.
    duwak-diwak

    Related Words

    collision
    A situation where a person or thing is hit by a hard object.
    bangga
    lurching
    The unsteady movement or walking that may be caused by fatigue.
    kalutang

    Slang Meanings

    Just slacking off, not doing what needs to be done
    You're like a duwak, just sitting around doing nothing!
    Parang duwak ka na lang, puro ka na lang nganga!
    Not concerning oneself with work, just chilling out
    He's just duwak at home, not even thinking about the deadline.
    Duwak lang siya sa bahay, hindi na niya iniisip ang deadline.
    Being relaxed and carefree
    Why are you worried? Just duwak in life!
    Bakit ka kinakabahan? Duwak lang sa buhay!