Ligpit (en. Clean up)

liɡ.pit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform the action of removing or getting rid of unnecessary things.
Please clean up your toys after playing.
Ligpitin mo ang iyong mga laruan pagkatapos maglaro.
To arrange or gather items.
We need to clean up the items in the classroom.
Kailangan nating ligpitin ang mga gamit sa silid-aralan.
To be neat in condition.
The house should be cleaned up before the guests arrive.
Dapat ligpitin ang bahay bago dumating ang bisita.

Etymology

from the word 'ligpit' meaning 'cleaned up' or 'gathered'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Clean up the mess
Organize the things that are scattered.
Ligpitin ang kalat
Everything is cleaned up
All things are in order.
Ligpit na lahat

Related Words

orderliness
The state of being neat and organized.
kaayusan
cleanliness
The condition of being clean.
linis

Slang Meanings

Organize or clean up the surroundings.
You need to clean up your stuff; it's a mess here.
Ligpitin mo na 'yang gamit mo, nagulo na dito.
Refers to putting things or clutter in order.
Come on, let’s clean up before mom arrives!
Sige na, ligpit na tayo bago dumating si mama!
A way of sneaking out or escaping.
Let’s get out of here before the teacher notices.
Ligpit na tayo bago pa makahalata si sir.