Magimpit (en. Squeeze)

/maˈɡɪmpɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of tightening or constricting something.
Due to the heat, sweat squeezed out from his body.
Dahil sa init ng panahon, nagmagimpit ang sobrang pawis sa kanyang katawan.
The feeling of physical pain due to pressure.
Intentionally squeezing the muscles in his leg.
Sinasadyang magimpit ng kalamnan sa kanyang binti.
To block or close a passage.
Be careful not to squeeze your finger in the door.
Maging maingat na huwag magimpit ng iyong daliri sa pinto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squeeze the way
closing or blocking a passage
magimpit ng daan
squeeze people
restraining the movement of people
magimpit ng mga tao

Related Words

tightening
The act of making something tighter or more constricted.
paghigpit
constriction
A state of being compressed or restricted.
impit

Slang Meanings

to be confused or angry
I laughed it off, but I'm going to ask why he's treating me like that, I feel like I'm about to lose it.
Nadaan ko sa pagtawa, pero magtatanong na ako kung bakit niya ako ginaganyan, parang magimpit na nga ako.
to be overly emotional or dramatic
Before he was fine, now he's losing it, there's so much drama.
Dati sobrang okay siya, ngayon magimpit na siya, ang daming drama.
to be filled with stress or pressure
It's too much, I'm overwhelmed with all the schoolwork.
Grabe na, magimpit na ako sa dami ng gawain sa school.