Patikwasin (en. To punch)

pa-tik-wa-sin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action of striking or hitting someone or something.
He attacked and punched the enemy.
Umatake siya at patikwasin ang kaaway.
The act of hitting or striking with the hand or arm.
Sometimes, you need to punch away unpleasant situations.
Minsan, kailangan mong patikwasin ang mga hindi kaaya-ayang sitwasyon.

Etymology

derived from the root word 'tikas' meaning punch or slap.

Common Phrases and Expressions

punch him
to strike someone with a punch.
patikwasin mo siya

Related Words

tikas
A term referring to the strength or impact of a punch.
tikas

Slang Meanings

Hit in the head
I hope you don't get hit in the head outside the house, you might get bumped.
Sana wag ka patikwasin sa labas ng bahay, baka mabangga ka.
To get caught or stuck
He got caught in the gate when he wasn't careful.
Nagpatikwasin siya sa gate nang hindi siya nakapag-ingat.
To get hurt or harmed
Don't get hurt by these things, it's dangerous.
Wag kang magpatikwasin sa mga bagay na ito, delikado.