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    Ngiwi (en. Grimace)

    /ŋiˈwi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A facial expression that depicts displeasure or pain.
    He grimaced when he saw the extreme pain.
    Nag-ngiwi siya nang makakita ng matinding sakit.
    An unpleasant facial appearance that shows a complaint.
    His grimace indicated his disappointment.
    Ang kanyang ngiwi ay nagpakita ng kanyang pagkabigo.
    A common sign of disapproval of something.
    I saw his grimace after his first bite.
    Nakita ko ang kanyang ngiwi matapos ang kanyang unang kagat.

    Etymology

    Nangg Piang

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    smile and grimace
    The combination of joy and displeasure.
    ngiti at ngiwi
    smile with a grimace
    An expression showing happiness with a bit of concern.
    ngumiti na may ngiwi

    Related Words

    smile
    A facial expression of happiness or joy.
    ngiti
    furrow
    The presence of lines or wrinkles on the forehead or face often caused by concentration or worry.
    kunot

    Slang Meanings

    a frown or grimace accompanied by irritation
    Early in the morning, he was already frowning at people on the bus.
    Ang aga-aga, ngiwi na siya sa mga tao sa bus.
    reaction to dissatisfaction
    He frowned when he learned that he couldn't go to the concert.
    Ngiwi siya nang malaman niyang hindi siya makakapunta sa concert.
    expression of hurt feelings
    You can see her frown; it's like she has a grudge against her friend.
    Kita mo naman ang ngiwi niya, parang may sama ng loob sa kaibigan.