Tekas (en. Bark)

/ˈtekas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of the body generally designated for receiving items.
The tekas is used by a person to hold items.
Ang tekas ay ginagamit ng tao sa paghawak ng mga bagay.
A part of the body that is typically separate and has its own shape.
The tekas of a person has fingers and nails.
Ang tekas ng tao ay may mga daliri at kuko.

Etymology

Refers to a part of the body.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hold the tekas
focus on holding objects with the hand
hawakan mo ang tekas

Related Words

hand
The hand is the main part of the tekas and is used for various tasks.
kamay

Slang Meanings

Drank too much alcohol and got loud
The gang downed tequila and tekas-ed at the party.
Naggumon ng tequila yung tropa, nagtekas sa kasiyahan.
Due to anger or overwhelming emotion, went wild
He tekas-ed out of anger when he found out she cheated on him.
Nagtekas siya sa galit nang malaman niyang niloko siya.
Explosion or loud sound
My cellphone tekas-ed when I called her.
Nagtekas ang cellphone ko nang tinawagan ko siya.