Kimbot (en. Twitch)

/kim-bot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden movement or twitch of a part of the body.
He had a twitch in his hand while he was worried.
Nagkaroon siya ng kimbot sa kanyang kamay habang nag-aalala.
A quick movement often associated with emotion or physical condition.
The twitch of his eyes was a sign of fatigue.
Ang kimbot ng kanyang mga mata ay senyales ng pagkapagod.
A brief contraction that often occurs in muscles.
He felt a twitch in his leg from fatigue.
Isang kimbot ang naramdaman niya sa kanyang binti mula sa pagod.

Etymology

From the English word 'kimbot' meaning quick movement or twitch.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twitch of the heart
A sudden feeling associated with fear or happiness.
kimbot ng puso
has a twitch
Refers to having a sudden movement in the body.
may kimbot

Related Words

dancing
An art form that involves movements of the body, often with twitches.
pagsasayaw
swing
A rhythmic movement that may include a twitch.
swing

Slang Meanings

reacting in a shameful situation
His kimbot when he saw crush approaching was hilarious!
Yung kimbot niya nang makita niyang paparating si crush, nakakatawa!
sudden creation of reaction or movement
When the explosion happened, everyone kimbot at the noise!
Pagsabog ng putok, nag-kimbot lahat sa ingay!
bending or turning away as a reaction
He kimbot when he heard his name from behind.
Kimbot siya nang marinig ang pangalan niya sa likod.