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    Pagwawaligwig (en. Shaking)

    pag-wa-wa-li-gwig

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An action of shaking or trembling of an object.
    The shaking of the trees is a sign of an approaching storm.
    Ang pagwawaligwig ng mga puno ay tanda ng paparating na bagyo.
    Condition of swaying or shifting from one side to another.
    The shaking of the stairs resulted in ice forming on the path.
    Ang pagwawaligwig ng hagdang-bato ay nagresulta sa pagyelo sa daan.
    Done during celebrations or rituals as part of culture.
    The shaking in the dance expresses joy.
    Ang pagwawaligwig sa sayawan ay nagpapahayag ng kasiyahan.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'wigwig' meaning shaking or tremor.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shaking of the body
    The movement of the body suggesting joy or celebration.
    Pagwawaligwig ng katawan
    Shaking to the music
    Swaying to the rhythm of the music.
    Pagwawaligwig sa tugtugin

    Related Words

    wigwig
    An action of vigorous shaking or swaying.
    wigwig

    Slang Meanings

    turning to another person or thing
    It seems like he's turned to other people, he's not paying attention to me anymore.
    Parang nagpagwawaligwig na siya sa ibang tao, hindi na kita pinapansin.
    returning to the past or old memories
    When he saw the old photo, he drifted back to the memories of his youth.
    Nang makita niya ang lumang litrato, nagpagwawaligwig siya sa mga alaala ng kabataan.