Pagtitiltil (en. Tilting)

pag-ti-til-til

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The process of tilting or swaying an object.
The tilting of the ship causes damage to the cargo.
Ang pagtitiltil ng barko ay nagdudulot ng pagkasira sa cargo.
A movement that causes a change in position.
The tilt of his head is a sign of agreement.
Ang pagtitiltil ng kanyang ulo ay senyales ng pagsang-ayon.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'tiltil' which means to tilt or sway.

Common Phrases and Expressions

head tilting
the rotation of the head as a sign of agreement or assurance.
pagtitiltil ng ulo

Related Words

tilt
A term that refers to tilting or swaying.
tiltil

Slang Meanings

Teasing or pestering someone.
He's been really pestering me, it's like he wants me to join the outing.
Sobrang pagtitiltil niya sa akin, parang gusto na niya akong isama sa outing.
Messing around or jokingly singing.
My friends and I were just messing around while singing a song.
Nagtitiltil lang kami ng mga kaibigan ko habang nag-aalam ng kanta.
Light-hearted teasing or joking around with a friend.
Damn, he's teasing me again about my grades.
Tangina, nagtitiltil na naman siya sa akin tungkol sa grades ko.