Mapihit (en. To twist)

ma-pi-hit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of turning or forming a twist on something.
You need to twist the handle to open the door.
Mapihit mo ang hawakan upang buksan ang pinto.
Expressing lively or creative nuances in a movement.
Twist your body while dancing to make the performance more enjoyable.
Mapihit ang iyong katawan habang sumasayaw upang maging mas masaya ang pagtatanghal.

Etymology

from the word 'pihit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to twist the heart
to be affected by someone else's feelings
mapihit ang puso

Related Words

turn
the act of deviating or rotating from a direction.
pihit

Slang Meanings

good at life
My friend is so resourceful, he always has a way to earn.
Sobrang mapihit ang kaibigan kong 'to, palagi siyang may paraan para kumita.
too creative
Your idea is really clever, that's cool!
Ang idea mo ay talagang mapihit, astig 'yan!
has a creative and unique style
Her fashion statement is always clever, always unique.
Laging mapihit ang fashion statement niya, laging unique.