Pagigsi (en. Shortening)

pa-gig-si

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The shortening of length or size.
The shortening of clothing has become a trend among youth.
Ang pagigsi ng damit ay naging uso sa mga kabataan.
The process of simplifying or reducing parts of something.
The shortening of words helps in easier comprehension.
Ang pagigsi ng mga salita ay nakakatulong sa mas madaling pag-unawa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shortening of time
fast passage of time
pagigsi ng oras

Related Words

short
a condition of being not long.
maikli

Slang Meanings

quick or short raid, often used in the context of a surprise visit or event
We did a quick raid at Mark's house last night, the people there had no idea.
Nag-pagigsi kami sa bahay ni Mark kagabi, walang kaalaman yung mga tao doon.
to quickly leave or escape
We need to quickly leave before the people see that we're here.
Kailangan na natin mag-pagigsi bago makita ng mga tao na nandito tayo.