Pantigin (en. Pantomime)

/pənˈtiɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of art that expresses emotions or ideas through movement and no words.
Her pantomime expressed feelings of sadness and hope.
Ang kanyang pantigin ay nagpahayag ng mga damdamin ng kalungkutan at pag-asa.
A special performance that uses only gestures.
In pantomime, dialogues are not needed to convey the message.
Sa pantigin, hindi kailangan ng mga diyalogo upang maiparating ang mensahe.

Etymology

From the root word 'tigil', meaning to stop or rest.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to perform pantomime
to create a performance through movements.
gumawa ng pantigin

Related Words

active
Actions that convey emotions or messages.
aktibo

Slang Meanings

Filled with jealousy or envy
She's already feeling pantigin from her ex's pictures.
Nagpantigin na kasi siya sa mga pictures ni ex niya.
Why do you seem so hot-headed?
Don't get pantigin, just chill out.
Huwag kang magpantigin, chill ka lang.
Angry or annoyed for no reason
Why are you acting pantigin towards me? I didn't do anything.
Bakit parang nagpantigin ka sa akin? Wala naman akong ginawa.