Palukso (en. Jump)

/pah-loo-kso/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A movement described as jumping, usually using the feet.
The child's jump brought joy to everyone.
Ang palukso ng bata ay nagbigay saya sa lahat.
The act of jumping from a high place to the ground.
Jumping from the metal stairs is dangerous.
Ang palukso mula sa hagdang-bakal ay delikado.
A unit of measure for movement or food.
He took a jump of water from the well.
Kumuha siya ng palukso ng tubig mula sa balon.
verb
The action of jumping.
The child should jump the ball.
Dapat paluksuhin ng bata ang bola.
Any movement that involves jumping.
He made his dog jump over the obstacles.
Pinalukso niya ang kanyang aso sa ibabaw ng mga hadlang.

Etymology

From the root word 'lusong' meaning to jump.

Common Phrases and Expressions

jump-dive
An intense leap or movement.
palukso-lusong

Related Words

jump
The process of jumping or the act of jumping.
lusong
leap
A movement of the feet, typically upwards or forwards.
talon

Slang Meanings

Jump
What you need to do is just jump to get past the obstacle.
Ang gawin mo ay palukso lang para makalampas ka sa hadlang.
Dive into action
Just jump in at the next party, I'm sure it'll be fun.
Palukso ka na lang sa sunod na fiesta, seguro masaya iyon.
Bouncing around
When I saw him, I just started jumping around out of joy.
Nang makikita ko siya, bigla na lang akong paluksu-luksu sa saya.
Charge
Why not jump at this opportunity?
Bakit hindi ka palukso sa opportunity na ito?