Paggitgit (en. To squeeze)

paggitgit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of squeezing or pinching with fingers or hands.
He squeezed his fingers while thinking.
Nagpaggitgit siya ng kanyang mga daliri habang nag-iisip.
The action of squeezing or holding something tightly.
She squeezed the soap bubble in her hands.
Pinaggitgit niya ang bula ng sabon sa kanyang mga kamay.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squeezing of the tongue
Occasional speech or sentences.
paggitgit ng dila

Related Words

squeeze
A relative action of squeezing or nudging.
gitgit

Slang Meanings

Tightening or squeezing of something.
Sometimes you really need to tighten your old tire to be safe on the road.
Minsan kailangan mo talagang paggitingan yung luma mong gulong para maging safe ka sa daan.
Not easily letting go or leaving a situation.
He's been struggling to break up even though he knows it's painful.
Sobrang paggigitgit na niyang makipaghiwalay kahit na alam niyang masakit.