Pagyukyok (en. Bending)

/pa-gyu-kyok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement of bending or twisting the body.
The bending of his body is part of his dance training.
Ang pagyukyok ng kanyang katawan ay bahagi ng kanyang pagsasanay sa sayaw.
A condition of the body that causes an improper posture.
The bending of his back is caused by poor sitting posture.
Ang pagyukyok sa kanyang likod ay dulot ng maling pag-upo.
verb
The process of bending or twisting the body.
He needs to bend his body while climbing.
Kailangan niyang pagyukyokin ang kanyang katawan sa pag-akyat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

body bending
the act of bending the body for various purposes
pagyukyok ng katawan

Related Words

bend
An action of leaning or lowering the body.
yumuko
crooked
A characteristic referring to a non-straight shape.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

Teasing or poking fun at someone.
The gang said, don't get mad, we're just teasing you.
Sabi ng mga tropa, huwag kang magalit, nagpa-pagyukyok lang kami sa'yo.
A way of expressing friendly banter.
Even though I've known him for a long time, I can't help but tease him.
Kahit na matagal na akong kilala, hindi ko maiwasang mag-pagyukyok sa kanya.
Teasing accompanied by laughter.
When we're all together, teasing is always present.
Pagpinagsama-sama kami, hindi mawawala ang pagyukyok.