Makagitgit (en. Fracture)

/makagitgit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Means to cut through or penetrate something.
The metal fractures the wood.
Makagitgit ang bakal sa kahoy.
Refers to the formation of a crack in an object.
Due to excessive force, the glass fractures.
Dahil sa sobrang lakas, makagitgit ang salamin.
Having a gap or crack in something caused by pressure.
The wall of the house fractures due to the earthquake.
Makagitgit ang pader ng bahay dahil sa lindol.

Common Phrases and Expressions

due to intense pressure
A cause of breaking or cracking.
dahil sa matinding presyon

Related Words

broken
A term referring to the state of being damaged or shattered.
basag
pinch
A term used to describe squeezing or pressing that causes breaking.
pinch

Slang Meanings

Hurrying or racing
Everyone hurried into the jeep.
Ang lahat ay nagmakagitgit sa pagpasok sa jeep.
Crowded or full of people
The bus was almost packed, so we decided not to ride.
Halos makagitgit na sa bus, kaya't nagdesisyon na lang kaming hindi sumakay.
Jostling or bumping into each other
People were pushing and shoving outside the concert to get in.
Makagitgit ang mga tao sa labas ng concert para makapasok.