Pagkimbot (en. Twitch)

/paɡˈkimbot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick movement or signal.
The twitch of his eye highlighted what he was saying.
Ang pagkimbot ng kanyang mata ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang sinasabi.
A state of trembling or movement that is involuntary due to nerves or other reasons.
He felt a twitch in his hands because of fear.
Naramdaman niya ang pagkimbot sa kanyang mga kamay dahil sa takot.

Etymology

From the root word 'kimbot', meaning 'quick movement'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eye twitch
A condition where the eye twitches involuntarily.
pagkimbot ng mata

Related Words

twitch
A quick and furtive action, often used in simple involuntary movements.
kimbot

Slang Meanings

to sway or move side to side
Just like how her body swayed in the dance, so fast!
Parang pagkimbot ng kanyang katawan sa sayaw, napakabilis!
moving as if dancing in space
Did you see how she moved at the party? It was like she was dancing in the air!
Nakita mo ba ang pagkimbot niya sa party? Para siyang sumasayaw sa hangin!
to twitch or move excitedly
She twitched with joy when she saw her favorite celebrity!
Kikiling na siya sa tuwa nang makita ang kanyang paboritong artista!