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    Ekis (en. Cross)

    /ˈɛ.kɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A symbol resembling the letter X, used as a mark for mistakes or disapproval.
    This is the cross on the paper indicating your error in the answer.
    Ito ang ekis sa papel na nagpapakita ng iyong pagkakamali sa sagot.
    verb
    The action of marking an X on something.
    You need to cross the correct answer on the test.
    Kailangan mong ekisan ang tamang sagot sa pagsusulit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the English 'X' indicating a mark for an error or misbehavior.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cross out the incorrect answer
    Mark the incorrect answer.
    ekisan ang maling sagot
    put an X
    Put an X.
    ilagay ang ekis

    Related Words

    review
    The process of examining answers or documents.
    suri

    Slang Meanings

    Lacking or not good, something subpar.
    I don't want to be part of that project, it's really ekis!
    Ayaw ko na sa project na 'yan, ekis na ekis eh!
    Need to be removed or shouldn't be included.
    You should leave the group, you are ekis with us now.
    Alis ka na sa grupo, ekis ka na sa amin.
    Not approved by others or not appealing.
    His joke was so ekis, no one laughed.
    Sobrang ekis ng joke niya, walang tumawa.