Kayuyo (en. Tilting)

/ka.ju.jo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A direction of the bending or tilting of the body or object.
The tilting of his body posed a threat to his balance.
Ang kayuyo ng kanyang katawan ay nagbigay ng banta sa kanyang balanse.
The existence of an angle between something and its base.
The tilt of the tree causes it to fall when there’s strong wind.
Ang kayuyo ng puno ay nagiging sanhi ng pagbagsak nito kapag may malakas na hangin.
A condition in which something is not standing straight.
Because of the tilt of the pole, the pathway became dangerous.
Dahil sa kayuyo ng poste, naging mapanganib ang daraanan.

Etymology

root word: 'yuko' meaning 'to lean or bend towards one side'

Common Phrases and Expressions

tilt of the head
The tilting of the head as a sign of acknowledgment or understanding.
kayuyo ng ulo
tilt of the body
Tilting of the body which may signify anxiety or distrust.
kayuyo ng katawan

Related Words

bend
The action of bending or leaning the body in one direction.
yuko
tilting
The act of making angles or tilting in an object or physical body.
kiling

Slang Meanings

There’s nobility or pain in the answer.
He said, 'Kayuyo, it kind of hurts!'
Sabi niya, 'Kayuyo, parang ang sakit!'
A reaction to surprising news.
I'm totally kayuyo about what he said!
Naka-kayuyo ako sa sinabi niya!
Worrying too much about something.
I'm kayuyo about the exam results!
Kayuyo ako sa resulta ng exam!