Umuko (en. To crouch)

u-mu-ko

Synonyms

to turn away, to give up and go back

Why did Boboy turn away when he saw the approaching teacher?

Bakit umuko si Boboy nung nakita niya yung lumalapit na guro?

to leave or shrug one's shoulders

Just turn away, it's like you don't want to talk anymore.

Umuko ka lang, parang ayaw mo nang makipag-usap.

to back off or escape

I just turned away before I could even answer.

Umuko na lang ako bago pa ako makasagot.