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    Kibit (en. To shrug)

    /kiˈbit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A gesture of refusal or indifference.
    He just shrugged when he heard the news.
    Kibit lang siya nang malaman ang balita.
    The action of raising one's shoulders in response.
    He shrugged when asked if he needed help.
    Kibit siya nang tanungin kung gusto niya ng tulong.
    A form of reaction to a complicated situation.
    In the middle of the problems, he just shrugged it off.
    Sa gitna ng mga problema, kibit lang ang kanyang ginawa.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kibit' meaning 'to shift' or 'to turn the gaze'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    shoulder shrug
    A gesture of indifference or lack of concern.
    kibit-balikat

    Related Words

    glance
    The action of raising one's gaze or shifting one's eyes.
    kibit-tingin

    Slang Meanings

    Nod or agree with a bit of teasing
    He just nodded at what his friend said, kinda saying 'Of course, no doubt about it.'
    Kibit lang siya sa sinabi ng tropa niya, parang sinasabi na 'Oo naman, walang duda.'
    A response or answer that’s shallow or meaningless
    Oh, what he said was just a nod, he wasn't serious.
    Ah, kibit lang ang sinabi niya, di naman siya seryoso.