Kawitkawit (en. Dawdling)

/ka.witˈka.wit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act or behavior of hesitation or procrastination.

His dawdling caused delays in the project.

Ang kanyang kawitkawit ay nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa proyekto.

Being uncertain or not doing something directly.

His dawdling in the answer raised concerns from the teacher.

Ang kawitkawit niya sa sagot ay nagbigay ng mga alalahanin sa guro.

Describes a misunderstanding of something or an issue.

Don't dawdle

Don't hesitate to act.

Huwag maging kawitkawit

delay

A term referring to slowing down or changing the time of something.

aantala

sluggishness

Refers to a lack of vigor in an activity.

atinig

A chatterbox or annoying person who likes to meddle in others' lives.

No wonder you don't invite her much anymore, because she's so nosy at your party.

Kaya pala hindi ka na masyadong nag-i-invite sa kanya, kasi ang kawitkawit niya sa party mo.

A person who loves to gossip.

I don't like her anymore; she's so nosy; she always has some gossip about everyone.

Ayaw ko na sa kanya, kawitkawit kasi siya; lagi na lang siya may chika sa lahat.