Pigingin (en. Squeeze)

/piː.ɡi.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of squeezing something.
Listen to the sound while squeezing the plum.
Pakinggan mo ang tunog habang pinigingin ang prun.
The act of moving to recover something.
We need to squeeze the moisture out from the soil.
Kailangan nating pigingin ang kahalumigmigan mula sa lupa.

Etymology

Derives from the word 'piging' which means to harvest or squeeze.

Common Phrases and Expressions

squeezing the fruits
The process of harvesting fruits by squeezing.
pigingin ang prutas

Related Words

piging
The act of harvesting or squeezing.
piging

Slang Meanings

To take a bite of food or drink from someone else.
How have you been, dude? Can I take a bite of your fries?
Kumusta na, pare? Pigingin naman ako ng fries mo!
To look for or take something that doesn't belong to you.
I already told you, 'Don't feel bad about those, just take some!'
Dati ko nang sinabi, 'Wag kang manghihinayang sa mga iyon, pigingin ka lang!'