Kutyog (en. Sneak)

ku-tyog

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being careful or secretive in action.
He walked with caution towards his room so he wouldn’t be noticed.
Naglakad siya ng kutyog patungo sa kanyang silid upang hindi siya mapansin.
verb
To carry out an action quietly and carefully.
He sneaked into the house so as not to wake his parents.
Kutyog siyang pumasok sa bahay upang hindi magising ang kanyang mga magulang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sneaky entrance
Entering quietly or unnoticed.
kutyog na pasok

Related Words

hide-and-seek
A game where people hide, and one tries to find them.
taguan

Slang Meanings

Revenge or hurting someone.
My friend said, 'We should kutyog them because of what they did.'
Sabi ng tropa, 'dapat tayong mag-kutyog sa kanila dahil sa ginawa nila.'
To fight or engage in a brawl.
We kutyog-ed in basketball earlier, so we won!
Nag-kutyog kami sa basketball kanina, kaya panalo kami!
To waste time or chill.
We pretended to do something, but we were just kutyog-ing here at the mall.
Kunyari may gagawin kami, pero kutyog lang talaga kami dito sa mall.