Pagsingasing (en. Buzzing)

/pɑg.si.ŋɑ.sɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound resembling buzzing often heard from insects or machines.
The buzzing of the fly reached my ear.
Ang pagsingasing ng langaw ay umaabot sa aking tainga.
The presence of a loud, continuous, and repetitive sound.
The buzzing of the phone wouldn't stop.
Ang pagsingasing ng telepono ay hindi na tumitigil.

Etymology

From the word 'singa' meaning 'to sting' and 'singasing' as a verb.

Common Phrases and Expressions

buzzing of insects
Sound from insects that has a high frequency.
pagsingasing ng insekto

Related Words

buzz
A verb referring to producing a sound of pressing.
singasing

Slang Meanings

need to act quickly
Wow, there's so much work, we need to hustle to get this done!
Grabe, ang dami ng trabaho, kailangan na nating magsingasing para matapos ito!
to put in effort or to be active
The students are hustling for their final exam.
Ang mga estudyante ay nagsingasing para sa kanilang final exam.