Magpakibot (en. To make a sudden movement)

/mag.pa.ki.bot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Makes a quick or sudden movement.
He decided to make a sudden movement upon hearing the loud noises.
Napagpasyahan niyang magpakibot nang marinig ang malalakas na tunog.
An action that happens in response to surprise.
When he made a sudden movement, everyone was shocked by what he did.
Nang magpakibot siya, nagulat ang lahat sa kanyang ginawa.
Movement caused by an emotion or fear.
The sudden movement is a common reaction when receiving bad news.
Ang magpakibot ay karaniwang reaksyon kapag may masamang balita.

Etymology

from the word 'kibot' which means movement or jerk.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to twitch in fear
to make a sudden movement due to fear.
magpakibot sa takot

Related Words

twitch
The word 'kibot' is used to describe a movement or representation of a reaction.
kibot

Slang Meanings

response to something or a situation with a strange reaction
You should react with joy when you receive the gift you've been waiting for!
Magpakibot ka naman sa saya kapag nakuha mo 'yung hinihintay mong regalo!
to give any sign of shock or excitement
When he saw his crush, he reacted with excitement outside.
Nang makita niya ang kanyang crush, magpakibot siya sa labas ng kilig.