Panlikod (en. Backing)

pan-li-kod

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A body part located at the back of a person.
The muscles in the back are important for our posture.
Ang mga kalamnan sa panlikod ay mahalaga sa ating postura.
Refers to the support given to a person or thing.
Everyone showed their backing to his decisions.
Ipinakita ng lahat ang kanilang panlikod sa kanyang mga desisyon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'likod' meaning 'back' or 'to deliver'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

backing support
Support given to a person or project with guaranteed backing.
panlikod na suporta

Related Words

back
Part of the body opposite to the front.
likod

Slang Meanings

Beauty or attractiveness
Wow, your panlikod is stunning! Like an artist in your 'pabebe' pose.
Grabe, ang panlikod mo! Parang artist sa 'pabebe' mo.
The mix of other people's traits that don't come out in the first impression
You should hang out with the quiet ones; they have a panlikod vibe once you get to know them.
Dun ka sa mga tahimik, nakaka-panlikod sila kapag nakilala mo na.
Secret or hidden talent
I thought he was just ordinary, but he has so many panlikod talents!
Akala ko ordinaryo lang siya, pero ang dami palang panlikod niya!