Itik-itik (en. Duck dance)
itɪk ɪtɪk
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A native dance in the Philippines that demonstrates the movements of ducks.
The Itik-Itik is usually performed during celebrations.
Ang Itik-Itik ay karaniwang isinasayaw sa mga pagdiriwang.
Etymology
Tagalog term referring to a traditional dance mimicking the movements of ducks.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Duck dance
A celebration in dance that mimics the movements of ducks.
Itik-Itik
Related Words
dance
A form of artistic expression using the body in rhythm.
sayaw
Slang Meanings
people who act foolish or silly
Marco acts like an itik-itik, he seems clueless about what he’s doing.
Parang itik-itik lang si Marco, tila walang alam sa ginagawa niya.
where someone acts in a funny or exaggerated manner
At the party, everyone was having fun, especially when they started dancing the itik-itik.
Sa party, ang saya ng lahat, lalo na nung nagsimula na silang sumayaw ng itik-itik.
movements that resemble ducks waddling
We were laughing while watching the kids doing the itik-itik at the playground.
Nagtatawanan kami habang pinapanood ang mga bata na gumagawa ng itik-itik sa playground.