Tumikis (en. To turn)

tu-mi-kis

Synonyms

to run away or leave suddenly

When he saw the teacher approaching, he quickly took off to the back.

Nang makita niyang paparating ang guro, tumikis siya kaagad sa likod.

to dodge a situation or conversation

He was struggling to answer, so he tried to dodge the conversation.

Nahihirapan na siyang sumagot, kaya't tinangkang tumikis sa usapan.

to show off in front of others

He just wanted to show off to his friends, so he displayed his new gadgets.

Gusto lang niyang tumikis sa barkada, kaya't ipinakita niya ang mga bagong gadget niya.