Nakahalukipkip (en. Clasped)

nakahalu-kipkip

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Dependent or held in a particular position with holding.

Her hand was clasped while she was thinking.

Ang kanyang kamay ay nakahalukipkip habang siya ay nag-iisip.

The word 'nakahalukipkip' derives from the root 'halukipkip' meaning holding something with hands or touching.

hands clasped

Indicates thinking or questioning.

nakahalukipkip ang kamay

halukipkip

The act of holding or clasping something with hands.

halukipkip

bumping into or encountering someone and seemingly spending time with them

Oh man, he’s been outside for so long, he must be nakahalukipkip-ing!

Ay grabe, ang tagal niya sa labas, nakahalukipkip na eh!

taking too long or getting lost, usually meant in a light-hearted way

You seem nakahalukipkip, I’ve been waiting for an hour!

Parang nakahalukipkip ka, isang oras na akong naghihintay!

being lazy or lacking the drive to act

Why are you so slow? Are you just nakahalukipkip-ing there?

Bakit ang bagal mo? Nakahalukipkip ka lang ba diyan?