Pangingisay (en. Fainting)

/pangianˈsaj/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
The sensation of weakness leading to dizziness or change in awareness.
He felt fainting while exercising too much.
Naramdaman niya ang pangingisay habang siya ay nag-eehersisyo nang labis.
A condition where a person temporarily loses consciousness.
After being in extreme heat, she experienced fainting in the middle of the street.
Matapos ang matinding init, siya ay nagkaruon ng pangingisay sa gitna ng kalsada.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'ngisay' meaning 'to faint' or 'to feel uneasy'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

He/She fainted
Reflects having an episode of losing consciousness.
Nag-pangingisay siya

Related Words

chest tightness
A condition often accompanied by fainting that causes distress in the heart.
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Slang Meanings

Dancing due to extreme happiness or excitement.
Wow, there she goes again, she was flailing in joy when she saw her crush!
Grabe, siya na naman, nag-pangingisay na sa saya nung nakita niya yung crush niya!
Body reaction that seems rigid, or sudden flexing from overwhelming emotion.
When he stepped on stage, I was flailing in nervousness!
Nung umakyat na siya sa entablado, nag-pangingisay na ako sa kaba!
Swinging or swaying that seems to lack control.
From extreme excitement, he was flailing in front of many people!
Sa sobrang kilig niya, nag-pangingisay siya sa harap ng maraming tao!