Hapit (en. Tight)

/hɑː.pit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of touching or sticking.
His arm was tight against my shoulder.
Hapit ang kanyang bisig sa aking balikat.
adjective
Describing close adherence or attachment.
This dress is tight on my body.
Ang damit na ito ay hapit sa katawan ko.
Not loose, indicating a snug fitting.
Choose tight shoes for running.
Pumili ka ng hapit na sapatos para sa takbuhan.

Etymology

From the root word 'hapit' meaning 'to touch' or 'to stick'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The clothes are tight.
The clothes are too tight.
Hapit ang damit.
Close friendship.
Close friendship.
Hapit na pagkakaibigan.

Related Words

tight
Means not loose. Indicates tightness.
masikip
packed
Means full or crowded, often referring to space.
siksik

Slang Meanings

Full of life or vibrant.
He has so much energy today, he's really alive!
Ang dami niyang enerhiya ngayon, hapit na hapit talaga!
Tight or cramped.
My clothes are so tight, I can't fit anymore!
Hapit na hapit na ang mga damit ko, hindi na ako kasya!
A unique joy or excitement.
Wow, I'm so excited because we're finally going to meet!
Grabe, hapit na hapit ako sa saya dahil magkikita na kami!