Lalik (en. To turn away or avoid)

la-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of avoiding or turning away from a situation or person.
Because of his fear, he turned away in front of the people.
Dahil sa kanyang takot, siya ay naglalik sa harap ng mga tao.
verb
Performing an action related to turning away.
He returned to his old behavior and avoided socializing.
Bumalik siya sa kanyang dati na ugali at naglalik sa pakikisama.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to turn away
to avoid a situation
maglalik

Related Words

avoidance
the action of avoiding or escaping a situation.
iwas

Slang Meanings

extremely happy or joyful
Because of that news, everyone was lalik at the party!
Dahil sa balitang iyon, lalik ang lahat sa party!
quick action
You need to lalik now, the game is about to start!
Dapat lalik ka na, malapit na ang laban!