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    Umigkas (en. To leap)

    u-mi-gkas

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To make a sudden leap or jump.
    He suddenly leaped from his seat in fright.
    Bigla siyang umigkas mula sa kanyang puwesto sa sobrang takot.
    To jump from a high place.
    He leaped from the tree with great energy.
    Umigkas siya mula sa puno nang may mataas na sigla.
    To evade or back away from a danger.
    He leaped away from the danger of the overflowing water.
    Umigkas siya sa panganib ng nag-uumapaw na tubig.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    leaped in fear
    to be frightened and leave suddenly out of fear
    umigkas sa takot
    leapt quickly
    to move quickly or leap suddenly
    umigkas nang mabilis

    Related Words

    jump
    The act of leaping or rising from the ground.
    talon
    leaping
    The process of moving from one position to another by jumping.
    pagsasakat

    Slang Meanings

    Stood up or left quickly.
    He jumped up when he heard the gunshot.
    Umigkas siya nang makita ang putok ng baril.
    Increased speed of actions or reactions.
    She jumped in surprise when she found out her ex was behind her.
    Umigkas siya nang malaman niyang nasa likod niya ang ex niya.
    Suddenly left or hid.
    He bolted before the police could notice him.
    Umigkas siya bago pa man siya mapansin ng mga pulis.