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    Umalikot (en. To meddle)

    oo-mah-lee-kot

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Make slight changes or adjustments to something.
    He tinkered with his bicycle to fix the brakes.
    Umulikot siya sa kanyang bisikleta upang ayusin ang preno.
    To interfere or contribute one's own opinion to a situation.
    Don't meddle in their conversation, it's private.
    Huwag nang umalikot sa kanilang usapan, ito'y pribado.
    To engage in activity without a specific purpose or direction.
    He fidgeted in his room while waiting for his friend.
    Umulikot siya sa kanyang kwarto habang naghihintay sa kaibigan.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'likot', derived from the root 'likot' meaning to entangle or to wrap.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tinkering with gadgets
    Manipulating or fixing electronic devices.
    umalikot sa mga gadget

    Related Words

    tinker
    Action related to fixing or modifying something.
    alikot

    Slang Meanings

    to mess around or organize things aimlessly
    It's hard for him; he's always messing around in his room but never cleaning up.
    Ang hirap sa kanya, palaging umalikot sa kwarto niya, hindi naman nag-aayos.
    to research or inquire casually
    Just mess around on the internet first to see if there are any concert promos.
    Umulikot ka muna sa internet kung may mga promo sa concert.
    to experiment or try different things
    Let's mess around with new recipes this weekend!
    Tayo mag-umulikot sa mga bagong recipe ngayong weekend!