Busiksik (en. Tight)

/bu.sik.sik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having a tight or dense arrangement.
The tight crowd on the bus was uncomfortable.
Ang busiksik na tao sa bus ay hindi kaaya-aya.
Not easy to get in or pass through due to a dense state.
Due to the crowded market, it was difficult for him to get out.
Dahil sa busiksik na kalakaran, nahirapan siyang makalabas.
Too full or dense that no other items can fit.
The overloaded bag fell because it was too heavy.
Ang busiksik na bag ay nahulog dahil sa sobrang bigat.

Etymology

Tagalog word derived from Malay origins.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tight crowd
A person who is surrounded by many others or standing in a crowded space.
busiksik na tao
cluttered mess
Too chaotic or full of items that are not organized.
busiksik na kalat

Related Words

dense
A term that has a similar meaning of being full or cramped.
siksik

Slang Meanings

Crowded or filled with people.
Wow, it's so busiksik in the jeep, like sardines!
Grabe, ang busiksik sa jeep, parang sardinas!
Narrow or an uncomfortable space.
I'm not comfortable anymore, it's so busiksik in this room!
Di na ako komportable, ang busiksik dito sa kwarto!
Too many people pushing to get through.
Oh no, it's so busiksik in the mall today, everyone wants to buy!
Naku, ang busiksik sa mall ngayon, lahat gustong bumili!