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    Sulyak (en. Peek)

    su-lyaK

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A quick and brief glance or peek.
    He took a peek at his watch while waiting.
    Nagbigay siya ng sulyak sa kanyang orasan habang nag-aabang.
    A type of look that is usually unfinished or incomplete.
    I took a peek at his letter before he arrived.
    Kinuha ko ang isang sulyak sa kanyang sulat bago siya dumating.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'sulyap' which means 'glance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    glance of the eye
    A quick look using the eye.
    sulyak ng mata

    Related Words

    glance
    A longer look compared to a peek.
    sulyap
    look
    A general term for looking.
    tingin

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggeration in speaking or talking.
    Why is that? What you’re saying sounds like sulyak, so exaggerated.
    Bakit ganun? Parang sulyak ang sinasabi mo, sobrang exaggerated.
    Lying or providing incorrect information.
    I got a sulyak from him, what he said isn't true.
    Nakatanggap ako ng sulyak mula sa kanya, hindi totoo 'yung sinabi.
    Like baloney or nonsense.
    You’re saying too much sulyak, that has no truth.
    Ang dami mong sulyak, wala namang katotohanan yun.