Humakhak (en. To hurry)
/huˈmahak/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A action that demonstrates quick movement or advance.
He hurried to school to catch the class.
Humakhak siya papunta sa paaralan upang makasunod sa klase.
The act of running or hastening.
People hurried towards the train station.
Humakhak ang mga tao patungo sa istasyon ng tren.
Doing something without delay.
We hurried to leave because we had an appointment.
Humakhak kami sa pag-alis dahil may appointment kami.
Etymology
The word 'humakhak' originates from the verb 'hakak', which means to move or advance quickly.
Common Phrases and Expressions
hurry outside
to go outside quickly
humakhak sa labas
Related Words
step
The act of walking or moving from one place to another.
hakbang
Slang Meanings
Enough already, let's stop begging.
There goes Juno again, pleading to his exes.
Ayan na naman si Juno, humakhak na naman sa mga ex niya.
Flirting or trying to attract someone.
Wow, Mark is flirting with Anna, even though she has a boyfriend.
Grabe, si Mark humakhak kay Anna, kahit may boyfriend na siya.
Acting as if they don't care.
No matter what happens, he just goes with the flow in the fight.
Kahit anong mangyari, humakhak lang siya sa laban.