Pagsisitsitan (en. Whistling)

/pagg-sit-sit-an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The act of whistling or creating a sound by blowing air through the mouth.

The whistling of people on the street creates noise.

Ang pagsisitsitan ng mga tao sa kalsada ay nagdudulot ng ingay.

A form of communication using sounds from the mouth that can be used to attract attention.

He used whistling to catch his friend's attention.

Gumamit siya ng pagsisitsitan upang makuha ang atensyon ng kanyang kaibigan.

whistling in the dark

Cursing or speaking ill.

pagsisitsitan sa sua

whistle

A sound produced by moving air through the mouth.

sitsit

Gossiping or backbiting

Don't suck up to her, I'll just gossip about you.

Huwag mo nang sipsipin siya, sisimisan lang kita.

Spreading rumors or gossip

I hope we won't just gossip about him, it's become too chatty!

Sana naman hindi na lang natin siya sisisitit, nakaka-chismis na lang!

Whispered remarks or whispers

People just want to see the whispers, hope it's chill.

Sitsit na lang ng mga tao ang gusto tingnan, sana kalma lang.