Pisi (en. Squeeze)
ˈpi.si
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal belonging to the class of mammals, usually with soft skin and a long body.
The pisi is a beautiful animal that many people keep as a pet.
Ang pisi ay isang magandang hayop na ginagawang alaga ng maraming tao.
A common name for animals with long bodies that belong to the family of felidae.
Many pisies walk around our neighborhood.
Maraming pisi ang naglalakad sa paligid ng aming barangay.
Etymology
From the verb 'pisil', meaning 'to grip or squeeze with fingers'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
like a pisi
For things that are hard to reach or grab.
katulad ng pisi
Related Words
conversationalist
A noun referring to people who love to converse, eager for stories, just as dear as pisies in their homes.
mang-uusap
Slang Meanings
a pitiful or crying situation
The plight of the children on the street is pitiful.
Ang pisi ng mga bata sa kalsada ay nakakaawa.
a trivial matter or something insignificant
Don't worry, that's just a minor issue!
Wag kang mag-alala, pisi lang yan!
to be resilient in the face of hardship
Even if life is tough, we fight on!
Kahit na pisi ang buhay, laban lang!