Lukot (en. Wrinkle)

/lu.kot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A formation that appears on the surface of skin or fabric due to folding or bending.
His shirt is full of wrinkles because he didn't iron it.
Ang kanyang damit ay puno ng lukot dahil hindi niya ito na-ironing.
The process that causes the formation of wrinkles on the skin, especially as one ages.
Skin care helps reduce wrinkles.
Ang pag-aalaga sa balat ay nakakatulong upang mabawasan ang lukot.
verb
The act of creating wrinkles or bends in an object.
He folded the paper to create a craft.
Nag-lukot siya ng papel upang makagawa ng isang likha.

Etymology

From the root word 'lukot' meaning to fold or bend.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be careful of wrinkles
Be careful of things that may cause wrinkles.
maging maingat sa lukot
avoid wrinkles
Strive to not create wrinkles.
iwasan ang lukot

Related Words

thickness
Refers to the presence of a thick part that leads to wrinkles.
kapal
similar
Can also denote something that resembles wrinkles due to its bends.
kahawig

Slang Meanings

annoying
Your attitude is so lukot, like a child!
Ang lukot ng ugali mo, parang bata!
easy to explain or clarity
Don't make it lukot, it's clear that he doesn't want that.
Huwag mo nang gawing lukot, maliwanag naman na ayaw niya.