Kumibot (en. Wiggle)

ku-mi-bot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To wiggle refers to the light or quick movement or shaking of an object.

I saw the colorful flag wiggle in the wind.

Nakita ko ang makulay na bandila na kumibot sa hangin.

It is also used to describe body movements.

Her hands wiggled while she was talking.

Kumibot ang kanyang mga kamay habang siya ay nakikipag-usap.

Originated from the Tagalog language.

hand gesture

Movement of the hands in a rhythm or beat.

kumpas ng kamay

twitch

A term for the quick and erratic movement of an object.

alulong

joke or prank

Oh man, he really kumibot when I pulled a prank on him!

Naku, sobrang kumibot siya nung nag-pull ako ng prank sa kanya!

to act playfully or mischievously

Don't kumibot, this is serious!

Huwag kang kumibot, seryoso ito!

to tease or mess around with someone

Carla and I were just kumibot, there’s nothing wrong with that.

Kumibot lang kami ni Carla, wala namang masama roon.