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    Lumawitlawit (en. To entwine)

    /lu-ma-wit-la-wit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An act of speaking or connecting intertwining things.
    The branches of the tree entwined in the wind.
    Ang mga sanga ng puno ay lumawitlawit sa hangin.
    The joining of things that create unity.
    The key words intertwined in his speech.
    Ang mahahalagang salita ay lumawitlawit sa kanyang talumpati.
    Grabbing or seizing of an object.
    The cat fell entangled in the mess of cables.
    Nahulog ang pusa na lumawitlawit sa mga gulo ng kable.

    Etymology

    From the word 'lawit' meaning 'to drop or fall' and 'lumawit' meaning 'to meet' or 'to combine'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the branches entwined
    the branches of the trees work together or come together.
    lumawitlawit ang mga sanga

    Related Words

    hang
    Refers to something that is hanging or overflowing.
    lawit

    Slang Meanings

    to meddle or interfere in someone else's business or situation
    Who is that one messing around? Why are they so chatty in our conversation?
    Sino ba 'yang lumawitlawit na 'yan? Bakit ang daldal sa usapan natin?
    to bounce or move in an uncontrolled manner
    The ball bounced all over the back of the house, so I can't control it anymore.
    Lumawitlawit na ang bola sa likod ng bahay, kaya di ko na siya makontrol.
    to talk nonsense or blabber without concern
    It's like they were just rambling on with no point!
    Parang lumawitlawit lang siya sa mga sinasabi niya, walang saysay!