TUKTUR

TUKTUR is a Cebuano word. In English, it means...

tuktur n k.
o.
bird, a night jar, which flies after dusk, the eggs of which are the source of the tagulílung charm: Eurostopodus macrotis.
The name derives from its call: trrk-trrk.
tuku n prop stick or post.
v [A; b] prop up with a pole or post.
Magtuku mi sa báy nga naghirig, We are going to prop up the house which is leaning.
Tukhi ang hayhayan arun dì magtuntun, Prop up the clothesline so it doesnt sag.
paN- v {1} [A2] for a girl to push her partner at arms length in dancing.
Maáyu si Tirya nga baylíhan kay dílì manuku, Its nice to dance with Terry because she does not keep you at arms length.
{2} [A3] be hesitant to do s.t.
mainly due to rules of propriety.
Nagpanuku ang nubyu paghaluk sa nubya, The groom was hesitant to kiss the bride.

Similar Cebuano Words

More Cebuano Words