Saltik (en. Leap)

/sælˈtiːk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick movement or jump, typically from one place to another.

The cat made a leap while playing.

Isang saltik ang ginawa ng pusa habang siya ay naglalaro.

A method of movement to be active or to obtain something.

A leap was needed to reach the book on the top shelf.

Kinailangan ng saltik upang maabot ang libro sa itaas ng istante.

verb

To jump or leap quickly.

The child leapt through the window to see outside.

Ang bata ay saltik sa bintana upang makita ang labas.

leap of thought

Quick shift of mind or idea.

saltik ng isip

leap in walking

Quick movement in walking.

saltik sa lakad

salto

A jump or leap that is quick and high.

salto

a quirky term for 'masturbation'

Bro, I was sleeping and then suddenly I just had a saltik.

Bro, natutulog ako tapos saltik lang akong bigla.

quick action or movement

His move in the game was a saltik.

Saltik ang kanyang galaw sa pagkilos sa laro.

unexpected event or occurrence

Juan had a saltik when he saw Maria at the mall.

Nag-saltik si Juan nang makita niya si Maria sa mall.