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    Pagkaipit (en. Pinching)

    /paɡˈka.ɪ.pit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A condition where a part of the body gets caught or pinched by something.
    He had a pinch on his finger in the door.
    Nagkaroon siya ng pagkaipit sa kanyang daliri sa pinto.
    A situation where something is unable to move due to being pinched.
    There was a pinch in the cables that caused a delay in electricity.
    May pagkaipit sa mga kable na nagdulot ng pagkaantala sa kuryente.
    The presence of physical pressure on a part of the body.
    Sometimes, I feel a pinch in my legs while sleeping.
    Minsan, nakakaranas ako ng pagkaipit sa aking mga binti habang natutulog.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'ipit'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    stuck in traffic
    The situation where a person is having difficulty moving due to traffic.
    pagkaipit sa trapiko

    Related Words

    pinch
    The presence of pressure caused by objects pressing against each other.
    ipit
    squeeze
    A term that describes a situation of having something pinched.
    kawig

    Slang Meanings

    Tight spot or difficulty in a situation
    I feel like I'm in a tight spot with my debts, I don't know what to do anymore.
    Parang pagkaipit na ako sa mga utang ko, hindi ko na alam kung anong gagawin.
    Sacrificing or yielding to others
    He intentionally puts himself in a tight spot to impress the gang.
    Sinasadya niyang magpagkaipit para makilala ang tropa.