Harok (en. Hug)

huh-rok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A tight embrace often given as a sign of love or friendship.
After a long time of not seeing each other, they gave each other a hug.
Matapos ang matagal na pagkikita, nagbigay sila ng harok sa isa't isa.

Etymology

Malay word that refers to a physical embrace or hug.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to give a hug
to embrace or hug someone as a show of support or love.
bigyan ng harok

Related Words

embrace
A form of a hug often used to show affection.
yakap

Slang Meanings

a small dance or move, often fierce or full of stage presence
His harok on stage was really annoying!
Ang harok niya sa stage ay talagang nakakabwisit!
energetic movements or dancing
Come on, let's go harok!
Sige na, tara na sa harok!
a simple yet lively action
Because of the kids' harok, it was so much fun in the barrio.
Dahil sa harok ng mga bata, ang saya saya sa barrio.