Ipitik (en. Duck)

ee-pee-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of bird commonly seen swimming in water.
Ducks are often seen in lakes and rivers.
Ang mga ipitik ay madalas na makikita sa mga lawa at ilog.
Considered a symbol of joy and abundance.
Many people bring ducks to their celebrations.
Maraming tao ang nagdadala ng ipitik sa kanilang mga selebrasyon.
Ducks usually feed on grasses and small insects.
Ducklings search for food around them.
Ang mga anak na ipitik ay hinahanap ang kanilang pagkain sa paligid.

Etymology

Tagalog word referring to a type of waterfowl.

Common Phrases and Expressions

duck falling into water
A statement referring to things that are easily changed or affected.
ipitik na nahuhulog sa tubig

Related Words

duck
A broader term for types of waterfowl, including birds similar to ducks.
pato

Slang Meanings

Small explosion or quick movement
I just went 'ipitik' when I found out we were going to lose.
Naka-ipitik na ako nang malaman kong matatalo na tayo.
Getting cramped or sideways, like holding back stories
Don't you want to 'ipitik' our stories?
Ayaw mo ba talagang ipitik ang mga kwento natin?
A quick or sudden laugh
I just burst out laughing at the 'ipitik' of your joke.
Natawa na lang ako sa ipitik ng joke mo.