Pagsipsip (en. Sucking)

/pág-síp-síp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process or action of sucking a liquid or substance through the mouth.
The sucking of a baby's milk is essential for its nutrition.
Ang pagsipsip ng gatas ng sanggol ay mahalaga para sa kanyang nutrisyon.
A type of behavior where a person repeatedly asks or seeks favors from another person.
His sucking up to his boss was not liked by his colleagues.
Ang kanyang pagsipsip sa kanyang amo ay hindi nagustuhan ng mga kasama niya sa trabaho.
A way of extracting information or knowledge from a person or thing in a meticulous manner.
The sucking of knowledge from experts will help in her project.
Ang pagsipsip ng kaalaman mula sa mga eksperto ay makakatulong sa kanyang proyekto.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sucking of liquid
The action of sucking liquid from a container or another person.
pagsipsip ng likido
sucking up to the boss
A person who overly seeks favors or becomes obsequious to their boss or leader.
sipsip sa amo

Related Words

sipsipin
The act of actually extracting or proficiently obtaining something.
sipsipin
humigop
An action similar to swallowing or drinking something from a source or container.
humigop

Slang Meanings

Sucking up to someone to get what you want.
He's such a kiss-up to the boss for the promotion.
Sobrang pagsipsip niya kay boss para sa promotion.
Showing off or being overly dramatic to get attention.
He's just all about the attention on social media, just to go viral.
Puro pagsipsip na lang siya sa social media, para lang mag-viral.
Supporting someone not out of care, but for personal gain.
As long as there's something in it for him, he's fine with sucking up.
Basta may kapalit, ayos lang sa kanya ang pagsipsip.