Meaning of "balikwas"

balikwas •

v.
• • bumalikwas (um-) to turn suddenly to the opposite side, to suddenly rise from a lying position. Bumalikwas ako sa kama nang narinig ko ang putok ng baril. I jumped out of bed when I heard the gunshot. magbalikwas, balikwasin (mag-:in) to turn something suddenly to the opposite side

» synonyms and related words:

v.
• • 1. to leap from the ground, to pass over by a leap: lumukso, luksuhin, lumundag, lundagin
  • 2. to cause to jump: magpalukso, paluksuhin, magpalundag, palundagin
  • 3. to give a sudden start or jerk: umigtad, mapaigtad
  • 4. to jump up from a lying position: bumalikwas
  • 5. to leap downward: tumalon, talunin

n.
• • 1. a spring from the ground: lukso, paglukso, lundag, paglundag
  • 2. a jump downward: talon, pagtalon
  • 3. a jumping up from a prone position: balikwas
  • 4. a sudden nervous start: igtad, pag-igtad