Napakahigpit (en. Very tight)

na-pa-ka-hi-gpit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Very tight or overly constricted.
My belt is very tight, making it hard for me to breathe.
Ang sinturon ko ay napakahigpit kaya't nahihirapan akong huminga.
Not easily released or loosened.
The connection of the wires is very tight.
Ang pagkakakabit ng mga wires ay napakahigpit.
Too firm or tightly held.
Her grip on my hand is very tight.
Ang kanyang hawak sa aking kamay ay napakahigpit.

Etymology

from 'napaka' and 'higpit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

The rules are very strict.
The rules are extremely stringent.
Napakahigpit ng mga patakaran.

Related Words

tightness
A state or condition of being tight or not loose.
higpit

Slang Meanings

super serious
This super strict law feels like there's no freedom.
Ang napakahigpit na batas na 'to parang walang kalayaan.
too much open
Why is your head so tight? It's like a deafening sound to people.
Bakit ang napakahigpit ng bumbunan mo? Parang nakakabinging tunog sa mga tao.
too much pressure
The situation is too tight, I don’t know what to do anymore.
Napakahigpit ng sitwasyon, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin.