Tugoy (en. Scoot)

/tuˈgoɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An option or act of leaving or moving from one place.
The scoot of people in the park is joyful and full of life.
Ang tugoy ng mga tao sa parke ay masaya at puno ng buhay.
A quick movement or transfer from one location.
The scoot of the cat is difficult to catch.
Ang tugoy ng pusa ay hindi mo mahihirap makuha.
verb
The action of scooting or leaving.
We need to scoot our plans.
Kailangan nating tugoy na ang ating mga plano.

Etymology

From the word 'tugon' meaning answer or reaction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

scoot now
Leave or depart from the location.
tugoy ka na

Related Words

answer
A response or reaction to an event.
tugon
exit
The act of departing from a place.
alis

Slang Meanings

Right or let’s go, like 'Let’s go!'
Let’s go to the mall, it’s fun there!
Tugoy na tayo sa mall, ang saya doon!
Just go, no turning back!
Just go, we can do this!
Tugoy lang, kaya natin 'to!