Magpikpik (en. To pick at)

/maɡ.pik.pik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of selecting or grabbing small things.
The bird will pick at the insects on its wings.
Ang ibon ay magpikpik ng mga insekto sa kanyang mga pakpak.
The process of removing small items from a larger item.
She will pick at the leaves from the flowers.
Siya ay magpikpik ng mga dahon mula sa mga bulaklak.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to pick at insects
Removing insects from the body of a bird or animal.
magpikpik ng mga insekto

Related Words

to pluck
An adjective referring to the action of removing light or small items.
pikpik

Slang Meanings

To make noise or take risks in life.
You need to magpikpik to get recognized in the industry.
Kailangan mo ng magpikpik para makilala sa industriya.
To be creative or inventive.
You should magpikpik in your projects to succeed.
Dapat kang magpikpik sa iyong mga proyekto para magtagumpay.