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    Paguugoy (en. Rocking)

    pa-gu-u-goy

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The gentle movement or swaying.
    The rocking of the chair is relaxing.
    Ang paguugoy ng silya ay nakakarelax.
    The process of shaking something from one side to the other.
    The rocking of the house in strong winds caused concern.
    Ang paguugoy ng bahay sa malakas na hangin ay nagdulot ng pangamba.
    A type of movement often used in caring for infants.
    She used rocking to put her baby to sleep.
    Gumamit siya ng paguugoy para patulugin ang kanyang sanggol.

    Etymology

    Root of the word 'ugoy' meaning 'to sway or move gently'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    rocking of the chair
    The movement of the chair from one side to the other.
    paguugoy ng silya

    Related Words

    swaying
    The act of moving that brings a pleasant feeling.
    pag-ugoy
    sway
    A form of movement similar to rocking.
    sway

    Slang Meanings

    chitchat or gossip
    Wow, he started gossiping again about our classmates!
    Aba, nagbigay na naman siya ng paguugoy tungkol sa mga kaklase natin!
    hanging out
    Sometimes, it's also fun hanging out with friends outside.
    Minsan, masaya din ang paguugoy sa mga kaibigan sa labas.
    just chatting around
    Wherever they go, it's all just chatting around.
    Kahit saan, puro paguugoy lang ang nangyayari sa kanila.