Mismis (en. The exact one)

mis-mis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adverb
Refers to the fact that something is precise or exclusive.
The exact person told me about this.
Ang mismis na tao ang nagsabi sa akin tungkol dito.
Emphasizes a statement or information.
Not just mojito, but they prepared the exact dish.
Hindi lang mojito, kundi ang mismis na ulam ang inihanda nila.

Etymology

Ang salitang 'mismis' ay mula sa salitang ugat na 'mismo' na nangangahulugang 'exclusively' o 'precisely'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

the very Juan
no one else but Juan
mismong si Juan

Related Words

the same
A word that emphasizes a particular subject or item.
mismo

Slang Meanings

Alright, you take care of it.
Alright, you're in charge of that!
Mismis, ikaw na ang bahala d'yan!
Seriously, I'm not joking!
Seriously, I'm not kidding!
Mismis, hindi ako nagbibiro!
That's it, nothing more, nothing less.
That's it, it's like you don't want to talk anymore.
Mismis na, parang ayaw mo na sa usapan.