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    Tumikwas (en. To jerk)

    /tuˈmikwas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A sudden or fast action or movement.
    When the child suddenly jerked while running, he fell.
    Nang biglang tumikwas ang bata sa pagtakbo, siya'y nahulog.
    Jumping or lifting with a sudden thrust.
    Out of fear, he jerked and jumped away.
    Dahil sa takot, siya ay tumikwas at tumalon patalsik.
    Performing a movement that causes a change in position.
    The bird's jerk indicates surprise.
    Ang tumikwas ng ibon ay tanda ng pagkabigla.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'kiwas', which means 'to swing' or 'to throb'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    jerking the head
    A sudden lifting of the head, usually due to surprise or shock.
    tumikwas ng ulo
    jerking the body
    A sudden movement or lift of the body, often while running or dodging.
    tumikwas ng katawan

    Related Words

    kiwas
    The root word that means 'to swing' or 'to throb', which is the basis of 'tumikwas'.
    kiwas
    yugyog
    A type of movement that includes shaking.
    yugyog

    Slang Meanings

    shaping or lifting the body
    You're so strong at lifting, like a bodybuilder!
    Ang lakas mo tumikwas, parang bodybuilder!
    to stand out, to be cool
    Stand out now, you look like you're in front of a mirror.
    Tumikwas ka na, para kang nakatayo sa harap ng salamin.
    to pose for a selfie, to show off
    Strike a pose for the picture!
    Tumikwas ka naman dyan para sa picture!