Pisik (en. Flick)

/ˈpɪsɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A quick movement or touch of a finger to something.

You need to make a flick on the button to turn it on.

Kailangan mong gumawa ng pisik sa button upang ito ay mag-on.

A way of playing with light through quick movements.

The children enjoyed flicking their flashlight in the dark.

Ang mga bata ay nag-enjoy sa pisik ng kanilang flashlight sa dilim.

A form of expression through gestures or movements.

The flick of her hand showed her feelings.

Ang pisik ng kanyang kamay ay nagpakita ng kanyang saloobin.

from the English word 'flick' and the Spanish word 'pizcar'

flicker of light

Quick movement of light or a flickering effect.

pisik ng liwanag

press

A gentle movement of the finger to stick or hold an object.

pindot

A person who jumps lightly or flits around.

Those jumps that quickly fly around, I couldn't catch them.

Yung mga pisik na yun, ang bilis lumipad, kaya hindi ko sila naabutan.

Anyone who's busy doing something but seems to have no significant results.

He's like a busybee, doing a lot but it seems to lead nowhere.

Siya, parang pisik, ang dami nang pinaggagawaan pero parang wala lang sa dulo.

A person who is fast and naturally energetic.

Wow, Carla is so lively, she climbs that metal ladder like she’s tireless!

Grabe, ang pisik ni Carla, parang walang kapaguran sa pag-akyat ng hagdang bakal!