Pagpikpik (en. Tapping)

/pag-pik-pik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The movement or action of repeated tapping or knocking.
The door knocker caused a distraction.
Ang pagpikpik sa pintuan ay nagdulot ng pagkaabala.
An action of tapping or hitting an object without strong.
He began to squeeze his desk while thinking of the solution.
Nagsimula siyang pagpikpik sa kanyang mesa habang iniisip ang solusyon.
Creating sound by quick tapping on something.
The squeeze of his finger on the table seemed to give a rhythm to his mind.
Ang pagpikpik ng kanyang daliri sa table ay tila nagbigay ng ritmo sa kanyang pag-iisip.

Common Phrases and Expressions

finger tapping
the action of tapping with the fingers, usually serving as a sign of impatience or the initiation of music
pagpikpik ng daliri

Related Words

tap
A verb that means to tap or knock repeatedly.
pikpik

Slang Meanings

quick action or movement
When he heard the alarm, he quickly pagpikpik'd outside.
Nang narinig niya ang alarm, agad siyang nag-pagpikpik papunta sa labas.
escape or leave quickly
Out of fear, he pagpikpik'd out of the house.
Dahil sa takot, nag-pagpikpik siya palabas ng bahay.
very energetic movement
They were so much fun at the party, there was a lot of pagpikpik on the dance floor!
Kakaiba ang saya nila sa party, ang dami ng pagpikpik sa dance floor!