Pipitsugin (en. Dumbfound)
/pipi.tsu.ɡin/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of lacking the ability to speak.
The child showed pipitsugin when he couldn't provide an answer during the exam.
Ipinakita ng bata ang pipitsugin nang hindi siya makapagbigay ng sagot sa pagsusulit.
verb
Refers to an action of lacking the ability to speak or express oneself.
He pipitsugin in his fear and couldn't speak.
Nagpitsugin siya sa kanyang takot at hindi na nakapagsalita.
Etymology
originates from the word 'pipi' meaning unable to speak and 'tsugin' which is a verb in Tagalog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
dumbfounded
confused and unable to speak properly
na pipitsugin
Related Words
mute
A person who cannot speak.
pipi
idiomatic phrase for being silent
A description of the state of being quiet or not speaking in a situation.
sawikaing hindi nagsasalita
Slang Meanings
weird movement or bird, quick
Wow, you're like a pipitsugin with how fast you're running!
Grabe, parang pipitsugin ka sa bilis ng takbo!
that's nothing, just an insignificant player in the game.
That's nothing, they're just a pipitsugin in the game.
Wala yan, pipitsugin lang yan sa laro.