Humalukipkip (en. To fly)

/huːmɑːlʊkɪkɪp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to ascend or fly.
The bird flew high in the sky.
Ang ibon ay humalukipkip sa himpapawid.
Also refers to flying to a high place or position.
She soared on stage while singing.
Humalukipkip siya sa entablado sa kanyang pagkanta.

Etymology

from the root word 'lukip' meaning to fly or soar.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fly among the clouds
Flying to a high place or success.
humalukipkip sa ulap

Related Words

lukip
The root word meaning to fly.
lukip

Slang Meanings

to swing or arrange in a shape
When she did the 'humalukipkip', the way her clothes swung was beautiful.
Nang humalukipkip siya, ang ganda ng pagkaka-swing ng mga damit niya.
to pose or show off in front of the camera
Come on, pose now so our pictures will look good!
O, tara na, humalukipkip ka na para maganda ang mga pictures natin!