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    Umuguyugoy (en. To rock)

    /u.mu.gu.ju.ɡoj/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of swaying or shaking, often from a point where it is supported.
    The chair rocked while she was reading a book.
    Umuguyugoy ang silya habang siya ay nagbabasa ng libro.
    Moving or bouncing back and forth with wiggling.
    The child rocked in his chair while playing.
    Umuguyugoy ang bata sa kanyang upuan habang naglalaro.
    Conducting a rocking ritual, usually used as part of child-rearing.
    She rocked her baby to soothe him.
    Umuguyugoy siya sa kanyang sanggol upang mapasigla ito.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to rock the boat
    The movement of a boat while rowing.
    umuguyugoy ng sagwan
    to shake one's mind
    Having a mind that thinks of mixed ideas.
    umuguyugoy ng kanyang isip

    Related Words

    rock
    A type of movement that serves as a foundation for the action of rocking.
    ugoy
    shake
    The sound or movement caused by shaking.
    alug

    Slang Meanings

    calling or referring to a person with bad behavior
    I hope that annoying person goes away, they are really irritating!
    Sana umalis na yung ngumuguyugoy na yun, nakakaasar na!
    shouting or speaking loudly
    Wow, those people shouting outside are so loud!
    Grabe, ang ingay ng mga umuuguyugoy sa labas!