Pagligoy (en. Diversion)
pag-li-goy
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of turning or changing direction.
He made a diversion on the road to avoid traffic.
Nagpagligoy siya sa kalsada upang makaiwas sa trapiko.
The act of veering from a straight line to one side.
Sometimes a diversion is needed to get a better view.
Minsan kailangan ang pagligoy upang makakuha ng mas magandang tanawin.
Common Phrases and Expressions
diversion on the road
Changing a route or direction during travel.
pagligoy sa daan
Related Words
turn
The act of deviating or turning away.
ligoy
Slang Meanings
going around or circling something
Don't beat around the bush, just go straight to where you want to go!
Wag kang pagligoy-ligoy, dumiretso ka na sa gusto mong puntahan!
hiding true motives or intentions
Of course, that's just beating around the bush; he really just wants to get that deal!
Siyempre, pagligoy lang yun, gusto lang talaga niya makuha yung deal!
flirting or teasing
Don't play around with me, I'm not joking!
Huwag mo akong pagligoy-ligoyin, hindi ako biro-biro!