Pigit (en. Pinch)

/ˈpɪɡɪt/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A small squeeze of the skin or things.

Ana has a pinch on her arm because of her intense distraction.

May pigit si Ana sa kanyang braso dahil sa kanyang matinding pagkaabala.

The action of pinching.

The teacher's pinch on his arm shows his concern.

Ang pigit ng guro sa kanyang braso ay nagpapakita ng kanyang pagkabahala.

Condition of being tight or held.

I don't feel good when there's a pinch on my hand.

Di maganda ang pakiramdam ko kapag may pigit sa aking kamay.

From the word 'pinch' referring to squeezing or pressing.

worm pinch

The common term for the feeling of tightness or squeezing.

pigit ng uod

squeeze

An action of touching or pinching the skin.

pisil

hold

The condition of firmly grasping something.

kapit

so tired or heavy-bodied that it feels hard to speak or move

Wow, I'm so pigit, I just want to lie down.

Grabe, jowang pigit ako gusto na lang humiga.

lost motivation or inspiration

It's already noon, but I'm still pigit about my project.

Tanghali na, pero pigit pa rin ako sa gagawing project ko.