Pingil (en. Tip)
/ˈpiŋil/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
Sharp end of an object.
The tip of the pencil is broken so I can't use it.
Ang pingil ng lapis ay nasira kaya't hindi ko na ito magamit.
Part of an object that serves as the highest or final point.
At the peak of the mountain, a beautiful view can be seen.
Sa pingil ng bundok, makikita ang magandang tanawin.
Occasionally used to refer to an end or part that is pointed or primary.
The tip of the weapon should be avoided to prevent accidents.
Ang pingil ng armas ay dapat na iwasan upang maiwasan ang aksidente.
Etymology
derived from the word 'pingil' referring to the upper part of an object or the area where an object points.
Common Phrases and Expressions
peak of the mountain
the highest point of the mountain
pingil ng bundok
tip of the pencil
sharp end of the pencil
pingil ng lapis
Related Words
end
part or termination of an object.
dulo
top
highest part of an object.
tuktok
Slang Meanings
Frenemy (friend-enemy)
My frenemy keeps gossiping.
Kakaasar yung pingil ko, puro chismis lang ang alam.
Tampuhan (feud but pretending to be okay)
There goes my frenemy, still not talking.
Nandiyan na naman yung pingil ko, hindi pa rin nag-usap.