Lukaluka (en. Haphazard)

lu-ka-lu-ka

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
an action that is careless or disorganized.
His haphazard execution of the project caused many problems.
Ang kanyang lukaluka na pagsasagawa ng proyekto ay nagdulot ng maraming problema.
a state of confusion or disorder.
The room was full of haphazardness after the party.
Ang silid ay punung-puno ng lukaluka matapos ang salu-salo.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'luka' meaning spacious or lower blood.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wandering haphazardly
a person who seems aimless or undisciplined.
naglalakad na lukaluka

Related Words

equal
a person or thing that is on the same level or status.
kapantay
disorder
a state of disorder or mess.
disorder

Slang Meanings

lost in the path or occupied with unimportant matters
The gang has so many things going on, just pure lukaluka.
Ang dami nang pinagkakaabalahan ng barkada, puro lukaluka lang.
wasting time on meaningless things
Don't be too lukaluka, it's better to just study.
Huwag ka masyadong maglukaluka, mas magandang mag-aral ka na lang.
nonsense or foolishness
They started their lukaluka again at school.
Nagsimula na naman sila ng mga lukaluka sa school.