Himurin (en. To stroke)
/hi-mu-rin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A gesture of stroking or touching an object or person.
Stroke his back for comfort.
Himurin mo ang kanyang likod para sa ginhawa.
The act of touching with gentle movement.
Gently stroke the child's hair.
Himurin ang buhok ng bata nang maingat.
Using the hand to feel texture or surface.
Touch the wall to see if it feels cold.
Himurin mo ang pader upang malaman kung malamig ito.
Etymology
Root word: himas
Common Phrases and Expressions
stroke the back
Stroking someone's back for comfort.
himurin ang likod
Related Words
rebellion
An act of resistance or uprising, often occurring in an individual or group against authority.
himagsik
Slang Meanings
Suck up or brown-nosing
It's like you’re sucking up to everything boss says even if it’s not true.
Parang himurin mo lahat ng sinasabi ni boss kahit na hindi naman totoo.
To eat or gobble up (literal context)
The dish is so delicious, I will really gobble everything up.
Sobrang sarap ng ulam, talagang himurin ko na lahat.
To make excessive efforts to gain someone's trust.
You might need to suck up to him to get that project.
Baka himurin mo siya para makuha mo yung project na yan.