Kikinsot (en. To flick or to poke)

ki-kin-sot

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A form of movement describing the quick execution of an action.

He will flick the doll to make it move.

Kikinsotin niya ang manika upang ito ay makagalaw.

Indicates a sharp action or movement.

He flicked the toy quickly.

Kikinsot niya ang laruan nang mabilis.

Emphasizes a sudden movement on any object.

Flick your finger to show what you want.

Kikinsot mo ang iyong daliri upang ipakita ang iyong gusto.

This is said to originate from the word 'kinsot' meaning action or movement.

finger flick

A quick action done with the finger.

kikinsot ng daliri

kinsot

The root of kikinsot meaning quick movement.

kinsot

self-centered or someone who is interested only in their own things

There are so many kikinsot in the group, they're all about their own interests.

Ang daming kikinsot sa grupo, puro sila sariling interes lang.

arrogant or boastful

I don't like her attitude, she's so kikinsot.

Hindi ko gusto yung attitude niya, sobrang kikinsot.

lazy or not industrious

He's really kikinsot, didn't even study for the exam.

Kikinsot talaga siya, hindi man lang nag-aral para sa exam.