More Bodily Words

The following verbs are used to describe actions by different parts of the body.

Arrodillarse – to kneel down….comes from the word rodilla (knee)
Boquear – to gasp for air….comes from the word boca (mouth)
Bracear – to move the arms when swimming…..derived from the word brazo (arm)
Cabecear – to nod ones head…. from the word cabeza (head).
Codear – to elbow someone or “rub elbows” with someone….from the word codo (elbow)
Colear – to wang a tail,wiggle or move tail-first…derived from the word cola(tail).
Desnucar – to break ones neck… from the noun nuca (back of the neck).
Manosear – to handle, touch, fondle or feel….. from the word mano (hand).
Muñequear – to play with the wrist or move it… from muñeca (wrist).
Nalgear – to spank someone…. from the word nalga (butt).
Ojear – to eye, look or stare at…. from the word ojo (eye).
Patear – to kick…comes from the word pata (animal’s foot).
Respaldar – to back or support someone…from the noun espalda (back of the body).