Hidhidasin (en. To creep up)

/hidhi'dasin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To crawl or move up quietly.
He crept up behind his friend to suddenly hide.
Hidhidasin siya sa likod ng kanyang kaibigan upang biglang magtago.
To emerge without making noise.
The cats creep out at night when no one is around.
Hidhidasin ang mga pusa sa gabi kung walang tao.
Cautious movement so as not to be noticed.
Sometimes, he sneaks his keys so his sibling won't see.
Minsan, hidhidasin niya ang kanyang mga susi para hindi makita ng kanyang kapatid.

Etymology

Pakinggan ang mga tunog na nilikha ng mga uod at hayop sa dilim.

Common Phrases and Expressions

creeping in the dark
Moving quietly and carefully in a dark place.
hidhidasin sa dilim

Related Words

creep
A type of movement involving a return to dark surroundings.
hidhid

Slang Meanings

Quick to avoid or hide
Ben is really hidhidasin when it comes to problems, that's why no one knows what he's going through.
Si Ben, hidhidasin talaga sa mga problema, kaya walang nakakaalam sa mga pinagdadaaanan niya.
Avoiding people or situations
I don’t want to talk to Sarah anymore; she seems to be hidhidasin lately.
Ayaw na ako makipag-usap kay Sarah, parang hidhidasin siya lately.
Pretending not to listen or not interested
I called him, but he's still hidhidasin during conversations.
Tinawag ko na siya, pero hidhidasin pa rin siya sa mga usapan.