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    Higpit (en. Tightness)

    /hiɡ.pit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state or condition of being tight.
    The tightness of the belt causes discomfort.
    Ang higpit ng sinturon ay nagdudulot ng hindi komportableng pakiramdam.
    The degree of grip or constriction.
    A tight grip on the box was necessary to prevent it from falling.
    Kinailangan ang higpit sa pagkakahawak sa kahon upang hindi ito mahulog.
    The strictness of rules or regulations.
    The tightness of the school's rules focuses on discipline.
    Ang higpit ng mga patakaran sa paaralan ay nakatuon sa disiplina.
    verb
    The action of making something tight.
    Tighten the screws so that it won't come off.
    Higpitan mo ang mga tornilyo para hindi ito matanggal.
    To reduce the looseness or freedom of something.
    Tighten the regulations to maintain order.
    Higpitan ang mga regulasyon upang mapanatili ang kaayusan.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'higpit' from the root 'ipit'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    tightness of the belt
    The tightness of the belt symbolizes financial difficulties.
    higpit ng sinturon
    strictness of the law
    Strict implementation of existing laws.
    higpit ng batas

    Related Words

    sikip
    A tight space or grip.
    sikip
    mahigpit
    Means tighter or more controlled.
    mahigpit

    Slang Meanings

    packed
    The tightness of the people inside the bus, like sardines!
    Ang higpit ng mga tao sa loob ng bus, parang sardinas!
    tight
    Don't hold the bag too tight, it might tear!
    Huwag masyadong higpit ang pagkakabuhat mo sa bag, baka mapunit!
    strong grip
    He always has a tight grip on the ball, that's why he always wins.
    Laging higpit ang hawak niya sa bola, kaya siya palaging nananalo.