Mamutiktik (en. Sneak)

/ma.mu.tik.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of walking quietly or without noise.
He was sneaking around his friend's house.
Siya ay nang mamutiktik sa paligid ng bahay ng kaibigan niya.
The act of doing something to avoid being noticed.
Sometimes we need to sneak around situations to avoid trouble.
Minsan kailangan nating mamutiktik sa mga sitwasyon para makaiwas sa gulo.

Etymology

Formed from the word 'tiktik' which means 'to perch' or 'to disturb'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sneaking from behind
To sneak or walk quietly from behind.
mamutiktik sa likuran

Related Words

tiktik
A word that emphasizes the sound or action of approaching or perching on something.
tiktik

Slang Meanings

Super happy or laughter
Wow, the party was so mamutiktik last night!
Grabe, ang mamutiktik ng party kagabi!
Very exciting or thrilling
The new mobile game is so mamutiktik!
Yung bagong laro sa cellphone, mamutiktik!
Super fun conversation
Our conversation earlier was so mamutiktik!
Ang mamutiktik ng kwentuhan natin kanina!