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    Madakip (en. To snatch or grab)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of quickly taking or passing over something.
    I managed to grab her hand before she could escape.
    Madakip ko ang kanyang kamay bago siya makawala.
    The action of snatching or pulling suddenly.
    He quickly seized the opportunity to get what he wanted.
    Mabilis niyang madakip ang pagkakataon na makuha ang kanyang gusto.
    Could refer to grabbing something out of someone's hand.
    He hurried to snatch the bag that his friend dropped.
    Nagmadali siyang madakip ang bag na inihulog ng kanyang kaibigan.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grab the opportunity
    Act quickly or adapt to a situation.
    madakip ang pagkakataon

    Related Words

    seizure
    The act of taking or grabbing, often with force.
    dakip

    Slang Meanings

    Because of being rushed or tense, often confused.
    Wow, I'm so madakip at work, I don't even know what to prioritize!
    Grabe, madakip na ako sa trabaho, di ko na alam kung anong uunahin ko!
    Having problems with focus or being busy in mind.
    I always get madakip during exam week, I have so many things on my mind.
    Lagi na lang akong madakip kapag exam week, ang daming iniisip.
    The feeling of overthinking.
    I'm so madakip about everything, I don't even know what to think anymore.
    Madakip na ako sa mga bagay-bagay, di ko na alam kung anong dapat isipin.