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    Uguyugoy (en. Rattle)

    /uɡu.ju.ɡoj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound that occurs when shaking or rattling.
    I heard a rattle from outside the house.
    Nakarinig ako ng uguyugoy mula sa labas ng bahay.
    The action of shaking something.
    The shaking of the trees in the wind is very soothing.
    Ang uguyugoy ng mga puno sa hangin ay napaka soothing.

    Etymology

    This is an onomatopoeic word describing a sound or action of shaking.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Rattle of the window
    Sound created by the shaking of the window in the wind.
    Uguyugoy ng bintana

    Related Words

    shake
    The action of moving something back and forth.
    yugyog
    trembling
    An action of shaking or moving rapidly.
    panguguyog

    Slang Meanings

    Refers to a person who is close to you, often a friend or an acquaintance.
    Who's that 'uguyugoy' of yours that you're always with?
    Sino ba 'yang uguyugoy mo na 'yan na lagi mong kasama?
    A nickname that can refer to a person who is kind and reliable.
    He's the 'uguyugoy', he always helps me out.
    Siya yung uguyugoy, lagi akong natutulungan.
    Can be used to refer to someone who is silly or childish.
    Come on, don't be such an 'uguyugoy', let's be serious!
    Hala, 'wag kang maging uguyugoy, seryoso na tayo!