Mabaluktot (en. Flexible)

/mabaluktot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Capable of bending or swaying.
The flexible fabric can be adjusted to different styles.
Ang mabulak na tela ay mabaluktot kaya madaling ibagay sa iba’t ibang estilo.
Not rigid; easily crumpled or torn.
Latex is flexible and used to make gloves.
Ang latex ay mabaluktot at ginagamit sa paggawa ng mga gloves.
Ability to change or adjust to situations.
His schedule is flexible and he can adjust to other tasks.
Ang kanyang iskedyul ay mabaluktot at maaari siyang mag-adjust sa iba pang mga gawain.

Etymology

Filipino

Common Phrases and Expressions

flexible mind
A mind that easily adapts or accepts changes.
mabaluktot na isip

Related Words

curved
A term indicating the ability to bend or not be straight.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

To exaggerate
I remember a lot of exaggerated things you said!
Ang dami kong naaalalang pandaig na mga sinasabi mo!
To go around in circles, repetitive talking
Oh no, he always goes around in circles with that story.
Naku, lagi na lang siyang umiikot-ikot sa kwentong iyan.