Pantipantis (en. Reaction)

/pan-ti-pán-tis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A statement or expression that contains a critical opinion or observation.
His argument provided a significant reaction to social issues.
Ang kanyang dahilan ay nagbigay ng makabuluhang pantipantis sa mga isyu ng lipunan.
Refers to a viewpoint expressed in a particular situation.
That comment became a good reaction to his position.
Ang komentarong iyon ay naging isang mahusay na pantipantis sa kanyang posisyon.

Etymology

From the word 'pantip' which means statement or expression, and 'antis' from Latin referring to against or correction.

Common Phrases and Expressions

with reasoning
provides an explanation or judgment in a situation
may pangangatwiran

Related Words

statement
A form of providing information or opinion.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

Refers to a life that is heavy or full of accompanying problems
Wow, it feels like I've been through so much. My life is really 'pantipantis' right now.
Grabe, parang ang dami kong pinagdaanan. Pantipantis na nga ako sa buhay.
Similar to being 'sad' or 'going through something'
You know that feeling where everything seems 'pantipantis'? That's how I feel right now.
Alam mo yung feeling na parang lahat na lang ay parang pantipantis? Ganon ako ngayon.
A slang for a bad situation or state of life
Many of us go through 'pantipantis' in life, but we must still fight.
Madami sa atin ang nakakaranas ng pantipantis sa buhay, pero kailangan pa ring lumaban.
Feeling of being out of hope or sadness
We just broke up, so I'm feeling a bit 'pantipantis' right now.
Kaka-break lang namin, kaya medyo pantipantis ako ngayon.