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    Magsikip (en. To tighten)

    /maɡsɪkɪp/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action referring to the action of narrowing or reducing space.
    Let's tighten up in this space to make the road wider.
    Magsikip tayo sa puwang na ito upang mas lumuwag ang kalsada.
    The act of pressing or gathering items closely together.
    Things get tight inside the car when there are many passengers.
    Magsikip ang mga gamit sa loob ng kotse kapag maraming pasahero.
    The process of exchanging items or people in a tight area.
    People get crowded in the elevator every morning.
    Magsikip na ang mga tao sa elevator tuwing umaga.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'sikip' meaning tight or lacking space.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's tighten up!
    Gather together or create a tighter space.
    Magsikip tayo!

    Related Words

    tightness
    The state of lack of space or looseness.
    sikip
    to research
    The act of researching or assisting to improve a situation.
    magsaliksik

    Slang Meanings

    To intrude or meddle in a situation that has nothing to do with you.
    Why are you meddling in our conversation? We were having fun and you had to intrude.
    Bakit ka pa kasi nakikialam sa usapan namin? Ang saya-saya na, magsikip ka pa.
    To try to get the attention of others by being overly showy.
    She was so flashy at the party, she even brought a brand new sports car just to get noticed.
    Sobrang magsikip siya sa party, nagdala pa ng brand new sports car para lang mapansin.