Ikurap (en. To dash)

/iˈkuɾap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb representing a quick movement or running back.
He dashed at the playground when he saw his friend.
Siya ay nag-ikurap sa playground nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan.
Performing an action with a quick upward movement.
He dashed towards the gate when he found out that his family was already there.
Nag-ikurap siya papunta sa gate nang malaman niyang nandoon na ang kanyang pamilya.
A swift movement from one place to another.
They ran and dashed towards the corner of the street.
Nagtakbuhan sila at nag-ikurap papunta sa tomar kahabaan ng daan.

Etymology

Bikolano term na nangangahulugang 'mabilis na pagtakbo' o 'atras' sa isang likas na paraan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dash in life
Rapid progress or swift changes in life.
Ikurap sa buhay
Dash of the mind
Quick thinking or decision-making.
Ikurap ng isip

Related Words

continue
A word that shows ongoing movement or action.
tuloy
speed
The characteristic of doing something quickly.
bilis

Slang Meanings

Really into these things; too reckless.
You, really, your ikurap moments in what you do!
Ikaw talaga, ang ikurap mo sa mga pinaggagawa mo!
A statement that lacks direction or basis; nonsense.
The ikurap you said earlier, I can't understand!
Ang ikurap na sinabi mo kanina, hindi ko maintindihan!
Not caring; just taking life easy.
No matter what happens, just go for it! This is totally ikurap.
Kahit anong mangyari, go lang! Ikurap na nga ‘to.