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    Pagsingkil (en. To dance)

    /pag-sing-kil/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of dance originating from Filipino culture, typically showcased at celebrations.
    They performed a pagsingkil at their sibling's wedding.
    Nagsagawa sila ng pagsingkil sa kasal ng kanilang kapatid.
    A type of ritual that shows respect for traditions.
    Pagsingkil is part of their tradition in important occasions.
    Ang pagsingkil ay bahagi ng kanilang tradisyon sa mga mahahalagang okasyon.

    Etymology

    From the word 'singkil' which means signal or gesture.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Move like a pagsingkil
    Make a soft and careful movement, like in pagsingkil.
    Kumilos tulad ng pagsingkil

    Related Words

    dance
    A form of art involving the movement of the body to the rhythm of music.
    sayaw
    tradition
    Practices or customs passed from one generation to the next.
    tradisyon

    Slang Meanings

    Dancing in a joyful way.
    It felt like there was a pagsingkil at the ballroom last night, it was so fun!
    Parang may pagsingkil sa ballroom kagabi, ang saya-saya!
    Movement with rhythm or style.
    The pagsingkil of the kids at the back was the cutest!
    Yung pagsingkil ng mga bata sa likod ay ang pinaka-cute!