Masimot (en. To sip)

/ma.si.mot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of drinking portions of a beverage with care for the right amount.
He sipped the coffee slowly to avoid burning his tongue.
Masimot ang kape ng dahan-dahan upang hindi masunog ang dila.
The act of drinking liquid from a container in small amounts.
He sipped from the glass of water.
Masimot siya mula sa baso ng tubig.
The act of drawing liquids from the throat using the mouth.
The child sipped the milk from the cup.
Masimot ng bata ang gatas mula sa tasa.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'simot' which means to suck or to draw out.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sip the milk
to drink milk in small amounts
masimot ang gatas

Related Words

sip
The action of sipping or taking in liquid.
simot

Slang Meanings

Excessively holding back or being fed up with helping.
I’m tired, I’m so fed up with the requests of my friends!
Sawa na ako, masimot na masimot ako sa mga hiling ng mga kaibigan ko!
Having no motivation to do anything.
I’m so lazy, I’ll just chill and skip studying today.
Kakatamad talaga, masimot na lang ako sa pag-aaral ngayon.
Lacking interest or being tired of something.
I’m fed up with the dramas in life, I just want peace.
Masimot na ako sa mga drama sa buhay, gusto ko na lang ng tahimik.