Matapilok (en. Squeezing)

/ma-ta-pi-lok/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Happens when there is a reason for movement to become difficult.

I find it very squeezing on the road because of the crowd.

Masyado akong matapilok sa daan dahil sa maraming tao.

Facing a situation that becomes tight or cramped.

The room is squeezing due to the cramped furniture.

Ang kwarto ay matapilok dulot ng masikip na kasangkapan.

Derived from the root word 'pilok' meaning 'knot' or 'wound'.

squeezing situation

A situation where movement is difficult or cramped.

matapilok na sitwasyon

tight

Means having limited space or being tight.

masikip

broken pot or ornament

That cellphone is matapilok! The screen is broken.

Ang cellphone na yan, matapilok! Sira na ang screen.

slippery or tricky situation

Be careful! That road behind the house looks matapilok.

Magingat ka! Mukhang matapilok yung daan sa likod ng bahay.

not sturdy or unreliable

Why did you do that? Your plans are matapilok!

Bakit mo ginawa yan? Matapilok ang mga plano mo!