Gumiraygiray (en. To sway)

/ɡu.miˈraɪ.ɡi.raɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of swaying or moving in one direction.
The tree swayed in the wind.
Gumiraygiray ang puno sa hangin.
Swaying of the body from one part to another.
He swayed while dancing.
Gumiraygiray siya habang sumasayaw.
Tilting or leaning to one side.
He swayed in his standing position.
Gumiraygiray siya sa kanyang pagkakatayo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swaying in joy
The act of swaying in happiness or excitement.
gumiraygiray sa saya

Related Words

sway
The act of moving from one part to another.
pag-ugoy
movement
The ability to move or change position.
pagkilos

Slang Meanings

Crying or making noise while sobbing out of extreme anger or hurt.
When she found out he cheated on her, she was crying and making a scene.
Nung nalaman niyang niloko siya, gumiraygiray siya sa sakit.
Yelling or making excessive noise in protest.
While they were fighting, he was angrily yelling in front of everyone.
Habang nag-aaway sila, gumiraygiray siya sa galit sa harap ng lahat.