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    Lagak (en. Poke)

    /laɡak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A jab or poke using a finger or hand.
    He poked his finger into the water to check the temperature.
    Naglagak siya ng daliri sa tubig upang sumubok ng temperatura.
    A type of movement where something is pushed or nudged slightly.
    He nudged the ball out of the door.
    Naglagak siya ng bola sa labas ng pintuan.
    The action of placing or pushing something in a direction.
    He set down his luggage to begin the journey.
    Naglagak siya ng kanyang bagahe upang simulan ang paglalakbay.
    verb
    The action of placing or introducing an object into a space.
    He put money in his pocket.
    Naglagak siya ng pera sa kanyang bulsa.
    The act of gripping and pushing something to reach it.
    He placed his hands on the table.
    Naglagak siya ng kanyang mga kamay sa mesa.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand jab
    Holding or pushing with the hand.
    lagak ng kamay
    body fall
    Falling or the action of descending.
    naglagak ng katawan

    Related Words

    jab
    A quick entry or grabbing of another object.
    lagok
    place
    The action of placing something in the right spot.
    lagay

    Slang Meanings

    putting on a new style or image
    Your lagak is amazing, you look like a new person!
    Ang galing ng lagak mo, parang bagong tao ka!
    acting or showing off
    His lagak is too much, he acts like he's someone special.
    Grabe yung lagak niya, akala mo kung sino.
    doing things to get noticed
    When she does her lagak, everyone looks.
    Kapag naglagak siya, lahat ay tumitingin.