Lislis (en. To slide)
lis-lis
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To act by moving or shifting in a horizontal direction.
You need to slide across the road.
Lislis ka papunta sa kabila ng kalsada.
Movement that is unobstructed or without lifting.
The ball slid on the ground after the throw.
Ang bola ay lislis sa lupa pagkatapos ng pagbahin.
Sliding or breaking onto a weaker surface.
He needs to be careful not to slide on the ice.
Kailangan niyang maging maingat upang hindi siya lislis sa yelo.
Etymology
Tagalog
Common Phrases and Expressions
slippery ice
ice that moves or poses a statement that it can be dangerous.
lislis na yelo
Related Words
slippery
a term describing something that is slippery or difficult to grip.
lislik
Slang Meanings
Being inconsiderate or rough, causing arguments or squabbles.
I won't accompany you because I don't want any drama.
Hindi kita sasamahan kasi ayaw ko ng lislis.
Eavesdropping or snooping on others due to jealousy or envy.
Don't be a snoop, you're too nosy.
Huwag kang lislis, masyado kang tsismosang tao.
Talks or gossip that cause hurt feelings.
The gossip in school is intense, there's so much false information.
Grabe yung lislis sa school, ang daming balitang hindi totoo.