Paghibok (en. Swaying)

pa-gi-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The movement of an object from one side to the other.
The swaying of the leaves in the wind is beautiful to watch.
Ang paghibok ng mga dahon sa hangin ay magandang pagmasdan.
A type of movement that causes emphasis and empathy.
The swaying of her voice emphasized her emotions.
Ang paghibok ng kanyang boses ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang damdamin.
Evaluating or examining a situation or event.
We need to make an appraisal of the project's status.
Kailangan nating gumawa ng paghibok sa kalagayan ng proyekto.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'hibok' meaning 'to sway' or 'to investigate'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

swaying of emotions
A type of action that expresses emotions.
paghibok ng damdamin

Related Words

sway
A verb meaning to wave or sway.
hibok
examination
The process of identifying or assessing something.
pagsusuri

Slang Meanings

Throwing up or pooping due to feeling bad.
Because I felt so bad, I had to puke while watching a movie.
Dahil sa sobrang sama ng pakiramdam, nagpaghibok ako habang nanonood ng sine.
Regret or feeling ashamed of something you've done.
After doing something silly, he felt so ashamed.
Pagkatapos ng ginawang kalokohan, nagpaghibok na siya sa sobrang hiya.
Intense uncertainty; unable to decide.
After thinking too much, he just felt confused in the end.
Pagkatapos ng maraming isip, nagpaghibok na lang siya sa huli.