Pagwiwigwig (en. Swaying)

/paɡ.wi.wiɡ.wiɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Wigwigging is the act of swaying or deviating from one direction.
The swaying of the leaves in the wind gives a cool feeling.
Ang pagwiwigwig ng mga dahon sa hangin ay nagbibigay ng malamig na pakiramdam.
A part of a dance that involves movements resembling spinning or swaying.
In their dance, the body swaying to the music can be seen.
Sa kanilang sayaw, makikita ang pagwiwigwig ng katawan sa musika.

Etymology

The word 'wiwigwig' comes from the root word 'wigwig' meaning 'to sway' or 'to move gracefully'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Swaying of the trees
The movement of trees in the wind.
Pagwiwigwig ng mga puno

Related Words

wigwag
An expression referring to rapid movement or direction change.
wigwag

Slang Meanings

Doubting or being hesitant
His hesitation about his decision to move to another town.
Pagwiwigwig niya sa desisyon niyang lumipat ng bayan.
Unsure
He's hesitant because he doesn't want to get hurt.
Pagwiwigwig niya kasi ayaw niyang masaktan.
Strange or unusual
The peculiar nature of his ideas in the project.
Ang pagwiwigwig ng kanyang mga ideya sa proyekto.
Confused or indecisive
That kid is always in a dilemma, he can't figure out what he wants.
Laging may pagwiwigwig yung batang yun, hindi niya malaman kung anong gusto niya.