Lamukot (en. To press down)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To flatten something by pressing or kneading.
You need to press down the dough before putting it in the oven.
Kailangan mong lamukotin ang dough bago ito ilagay sa oven.
Pressing an object to make it tighter or more compact.
Press the cloth down to make it easier to remove the water.
Lamukotin mo ang basahan upang mas madaling matanggal ang tubig.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrinkled clothes
The state of clothes that are crumpled or scattered.
lamukot ng damit

Related Words

wrinkle
A term often related to the act of crumpling or designing.
lamukot

Slang Meanings

walking around aimlessly
Dude, you're so lamukot! Don't you have somewhere to go?
Grabe, pare, ang lamukot mo! Wala ka bang pupuntahan?
hanging out or just chilling
I'm feeling lazy, I'll just lamukot here at home.
Tinatamad ako, lamukot na lang ako dito sa bahay.