Bitakbitak (en. Cracked)

/biˈtak.bɪˈtak/

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Describes something that has cracks or splits.
The wall is cracked due to extreme heat.
Ang pader ay bitakbitak dahil sa matinding init.
Used to describe a state of beginning to break or fall apart.
His clothes are too worn out; they need to be thrown away.
Masyado nang bitakbitak ang kanyang damit, kailangan na itong itapon.

Etymology

The word 'bitakbitak' comes from the root word 'bitak', which means cracks or breaks.

Common Phrases and Expressions

seriously damaged
Indicates a severe state of damage or disparity.
bitak-bita na

Related Words

crack
The part or state that is broken or damaged.
bitak

Slang Meanings

A crack that shows the breakage of something.
Oh no, look at my cellphone, it's all cracked from all the stuff I put in my bag!
Naku, tingnan mo, bitakbitak na yung cellphone ko sa dami ng gamit ko sa bag!
Referring to someone who is not serious or not thinking things through.
Those people I see acting all foolish on social media don't even know what's real news anymore!
Yung mga nakikita kong bitakbitak sa social media, di na alam kung ano ang totoong balita!
Referring to people or things that seem aimless or unfocused.
My mind is so messy, it's all scattered with too many thoughts!
Ang gulo ng utak ko, bitakbitak na sa dami ng iniisip!