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    Hikwat (en. Gnaw)

    hi-kwat

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of gnawing or biting something, often used when expressing desire or difficulty.
    He gnawed a second piece of bread.
    Nag-hikwat siya ng pangalawang piraso ng tinapay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Gnawing and gnawing
    Relentless chewing or biting.
    Hikwat ng hikwat

    Related Words

    chew
    The action of grinding food with teeth.
    nguyain

    Slang Meanings

    To break away or leave a situation or relationship.
    Don't hikwat from problems, we also need a solution.
    Huwag kang hikwat sa mga problema, kailangan rin natin ng solusyon.
    To break up with a partner.
    She said she wants to hikwat from their relationship.
    Sabi niya, gusto na raw niyang hikwat sa relasyon nila.