Pigipit (en. Pinch)

/piˈɡipit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To hold tightly a part of the body.

She pinched her finger in the door.

Pigipit niya ang kanyang daliri sa pinto.

Restraining something from moving or escaping.

Her throat pinched in fear.

Pigipit ang kanyang lalamunan sa takot.

pinch of boxes

large amount of little space that will be taken.

pigipit ng mga kahon

pinch

A painful action made by holding or squeezing.

pipis

Exploitation or deception of people to get their wealth or possessions.

Those are exploiters, they have no mercy for people.

Mga pigipit yang mga yan, wala silang awa sa mga tao.

Tightening control or pressure in a situation or on a person.

My boss has started tightening up, I need to work harder.

Nagsimula nang pigipit ng boss ko, kailangan kong magtrabaho nang mas mabuti.

Shortening something or an action that makes it harder as a result.

Deadlines are like pressure for me, it’s hard to focus.

Ang mga deadline ay parang pigipit sa akin, ang hirap mag-focus.