Bigti (en. To hang)

big-ti

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Action of hanging or killing a person.
The criminals to be hanged were taken to the prison.
Ang mga mabibitay na kriminal ay dinala sa piitan.
Capturing or torturing.
No one would want to experience hanging.
Hindi gugustuhin ng sinuman na maranasan ang bigti.

Etymology

from the term 'bigti' meaning 'to kill' or 'to hang'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

hanging by law
Scope of a legal judgment referring to punishment.
bigti ng batas

Related Words

hanging
A method of execution or death sentence by hanging.
bitay
judge
A person who gives judgments in court cases.
hukom

Slang Meanings

an extremely cool or awesome person
Mark is so bigti, he’s like a superstar with his rap skills!
Ang bigti ni Mark, parang superstar sa galing niya mag-rap!
has swag or style in clothing
Jane’s outfit is so bigti, it really suits her!
Ang bigti ng suot ni Jane, bagay na bagay sa kanya!
speaking great things about oneself
I’m bigti, there’s no way I can't be famous!
Basta bigti ako, hindi pwedeng hindi ako sikat!