Mangupit (en. To pinch)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of grabbing a tight part of the body, usually with two fingers.

Pinch her cheek to get her attention.

Mangupit ka sa kanyang pisngi upang makuha ang kanyang atensyon.

Perform an action using the hand.

Pinch the kids while they are playing.

Mangupit ka sa mga bata habang sila ay naglalaro.

to pinch a child

to pinch a child playfully or while getting their attention

mangupit ng bata

squeeze

The act of stopping or closing the eyes, like pinching.

pikit

squeeze

Tightening of the body or body part.

piga

to cut or trim hair

I'm going to get a haircut later, I really need to fix my hair.

Magpapa-mangupit ako mamaya, kailangan ko na talagang ayusin ang buhok ko.

to be stylish or fashionable

Your outfit is beautiful, it's really stylish!

Ang ganda ng outfit mo, pang-mangupit talaga!