Sakyod (en. Squeamish)

/saˈkʲod/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A noun referring to a person who is fearful or uncertain about things that may cause pain or annoyance.

He is really squeamish about things related to blood.

Siya ay talagang sakyod sa mga bagay na may kinalaman sa dugo.

adjective

Describing a state or behavior characterized by fear or concern about strange or unusual things.

His squeamish behavior revealed his sensitivity.

Ang kanyang sakyod na pag-uugali ay nagpakita ng kanyang sensitividad.

Derived from a Chavacano word referring to an attribute or behavior

Squeamish reaction

Reaction of a person to an uncomfortable or distressing situation.

Sakyod na reaksyon

sensitive

Refers to a person who is easily affected or hurt emotionally or physically.

sensitive

Rude or impolite

I hope he/she stops acting rudely because they keep fighting for no reason.

Sana hindi na siya mag-sakyod kasi basta-basta na lang nag-aaway.

To reprimand or scold someone

Kuya always acts up, so I just called him a wooden person.

Sakyod lagi si kuya, kaya tinawag ko na lang siya na tao ng kahoy.

To dilly-dally or take one's time

That's why I was late, I sauntered on my way home.

Kaya late ako, kasi nag-sakyod ako sa pag-uwi.