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    Kahigpitan (en. Tightness)

    /ka-hiɡ-pi-tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The state of being tight or not loose.
    The tightness of the belt is one reason why he is having difficulty breathing.
    Ang kahigpitan ng sinturon ay isang dahilan kung bakit siya nahihirapang huminga.
    The condition of having strict control or limitations.
    The strictness of the regulations caused misunderstandings among the employees.
    Ang kahigpitan ng mga patakaran ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa mga empleyado.
    The feeling of shock or heaviness due to excessive demands or restrictions.
    The tightness of the circumstances was felt during the exam deadline.
    Naramdaman ang kahigpitan ng mga pangyayari sa takdang oras ng pagsusulit.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'higpit' which means tightness or closeness.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    strictness of regulations
    Strict adherence to existing rules.
    kahigpitan ng mga patakaran

    Related Words

    strict
    Description of something that is not loose or very tight.
    mahigpit
    tightness
    The condition or characteristic of being tight.
    higpit

    Slang Meanings

    very strict
    Our boss is so strict that we're all scared.
    Yung boss namin, sobrang kahigpitan, kaya lahat kami natatakot.
    fierce
    Our teacher is so fierce, she doesn't forgive late assignments.
    Sobrang kahigpitan ng guro namin, di siya nagpapatawad sa late na assignment.
    too strict
    No matter what you do, you always feel the itch under the strictness of the rules here.
    Kahit anong gawin mo, lagi kang nangangalat sa kahigpitan ng mga rules dito.