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    Kiputan (en. Squinting)

    /kiˈpu.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    It shows the action of squinting eyes in bright light.
    When he looked at the sun, he squinted.
    Nang tanawin niya ang araw, siya'y nagkiputan.
    The partial closing of the eyelids.
    While reading, she squinted to see the words clearly.
    Habang nagbabasa, siya'y nagkiputan upang makita ng maayos ang mga salita.

    Etymology

    Tagalog word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Work hard and don't squint
    Don't fear the light, continue striving.
    Magsikap ka at huwag magkiputan

    Related Words

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    A close closing of the eyes or reduction of light entering.
    kipot

    Slang Meanings

    A very small or tiny person or thing.
    That tiny one over there is so cute, it's super small!
    Parang ang cute ng kiputan na iyon, sobrang liit!
    A young or less mature person.
    Who is that? They look so young, they seem like a kid!
    Sino yan? Parang ang kiputan niya, mukhang bata pa!
    A joke or laughter describing someone's smallness.
    You're so tiny it's funny, it's so joyful!
    Kiputan ka sa kakatawa, ang saya!