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    Itikwas (en. To tumble)

    it-ik-was

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of tumbling or rotating an object from its accustomed position.
    The ball tumbles to the ground every time it bounces.
    Itikwas ang bola sa lupa sa tuwing tumatalon ito.
    The act of attempting to turn or change direction.
    Tumble your body to the right to avoid danger.
    Itikwas mo ang iyong katawan sa kanan upang makaiwas sa panganib.
    The action of the body hitting the ground or any hard surface.
    The child tumbled after falling from the bicycle.
    Ang bata ay itikwas pagkatapos mahulog mula sa bisikleta.

    Etymology

    River dweller; derived from the word 'itik' meaning a type of bird and 'was' referring to the act of falling.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tumble the body
    the action of tumbling or rotating the body.
    itikwas ang katawan

    Related Words

    tumble
    similar to itikwas, a person or object that falls or collapses.
    tumble

    Slang Meanings

    Telling someone that they have lost interest or stopped in something
    It seems like our group has given up on the game, no one is helping anymore.
    Parang itikwas na 'yung barkada natin sa laro, wala na talagang tumutulong.
    Feeling lazy or bored in a situation
    I just smiled while my companions were slacking off in the boring meeting.
    Ngingiti na lang ako habang itikwas ang mga kasama ko sa boring na meeting.