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    Nakangiwi (en. Grimace)

    na-kang-iwi

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of displaying an unpleasant facial expression, often due to pain or an uncomfortable situation.
    He grimaced upon seeing the wound on his hand.
    Siya ay nakangiwi ng makita ang sugat sa kanyang kamay.
    Creating a seemingly painful facial expression that may result from distress or surprise.
    He smiled while grimacing at the fish bone.
    Nakangisi siya habang siya ay nakangiwi sa tinik ng isda.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grimacing in pain
    expressing pain or discomfort in the face
    nakangiwi sa sakit

    Related Words

    smile
    a positive facial expression that signifies happiness.
    ngiti

    Slang Meanings

    Strange or weird
    What's up with that? You've been looking weird these past few days.
    Ano ba yan, ang nakangiwi mo nitong mga nakaraang araw.
    Serious or grumpy
    Why does your face look so serious? Do you have a problem?
    Bakit ang nakangiwi ng mukha mo? May problema ba?
    Alive but seems disinterested
    You look so uninterested at parties, it's obvious.
    Ang nakangiwi mo sa mga party, halatang di ka interested.