Limbay (en. Limb)

/limˈbai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of dance or movement that includes flying or fluttering.
The children danced with limb in their performance.
Ang mga bata ay umindak ng may limbay sa kanilang sayawan.
A lively movement resembling flight, often used in dance.
The limb of her body added melody to the music.
Ang limbay ng kanyang katawan ay nagbigay ng himig sa musika.

Etymology

From the word 'limb', meaning to fly or flutter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

did limb
performed the movement resembling flight.
nag-limbay

Related Words

dance
An art of movement often with rhythm and dance.
sayaw

Slang Meanings

to flirt
His texts are so sweet, it's like he's starting to flirt.
Ang sweet ng mga texts niya, parang naglilimbay na siya.
to show interest
Isn't it obvious that he's showing interest in me? Even his friends asked what I like.
Di ba obvious na naglilimbay siya sa akin? Pati mga kaibigan niya, nagtanong na kung anong gusto ko.
to be flirty
When we met, it seemed like he was being flirty with me, right?
Nung nagtagpuan kami, parang naglilimbay siya sa akin, di ba?