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    Pansipit (en. Tongs)

    /panˈsipit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of tool used to hold or pick up objects.
    He used the tongs to pick up the hot food.
    Ginamit niya ang pansipit upang kunin ang mainit na pagkain.
    Usually made of metal or plastic with long handles.
    The tongs are designed to make it easy to handle hot items.
    Ang pansipit ay idinisenyo upang maging madali ang paghawak sa maiinit na bagay.

    Etymology

    Filipino word derived from 'sipit' meaning 'to pull out' or 'to extract'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to use tongs
    To demonstrate the use of tongs in picking up items.
    gumamit ng pansipit

    Related Words

    spoon
    A utensil used for eating or serving food.
    kutsara
    fork
    A utensil with prongs used for eating.
    tinidor

    Slang Meanings

    Ugly or unappealing appearance.
    Wow, your outfit is so ugly today!
    Grabe, ang pansipit ng suot niyo ngayon!
    Pitiful or deserving of pity.
    Juan sounds so pitiful in your story.
    Parang pansipit naman si Juan sa kwento mo.
    Stubborn or hard-headed.
    This kid is so stubborn, doesn't want to listen!
    Ang pansipit talaga ng batang 'to, ayaw makinig!