Paikitikit (en. Twist)

/paɪ̯kitɪˈkit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes twisting or bending.
Twist your heel while dancing.
Paikitikit ang iyong takong habang nagsasayaw.
Changing the direction of something from its original form.
Twist the basketball laces for a better grip.
Paikitikit ang mga tali ng basketball para sa mas magandang hawak.

Etymology

Malay word meaning to twist or rotate.

Common Phrases and Expressions

twisting of a revolver
Rotation of a revolver's barrel.
paikitikit ng rebolber

Related Words

rotate
The action of turning around.
ikot
bend
The form of having curves or differences.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

Quickly getting things or people, as if in a crowd.
I saw him in the crowd of the bus, he managed to get in so easily.
Nakita ko siya sa paikitikit ng bus, sobrang dali niyang makapasok.
A crowded or cramped place full of people.
Oh no, the mall is so packed today, like sardines!
Naku, ang paikitikit sa mall ngayon, parang sardinas!