Pito (en. Whistle)

/ˈpito/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to produce sound by blowing into it.
He made a whistle using his finger.
Gumawa siya ng pito gamit ang kanyang daliri.
Sound produced by creating air pressure.
I heard the whistle of the train from afar.
Narinig ko ang pito ng tren mula sa malayo.
Adding sound to a signal or warning.
The whistle was used as a signal during the game.
Ginamit ang pito bilang senyales sa laro.

Etymology

from Spanish 'pito'

Common Phrases and Expressions

horn honk
Sound from a vehicle's horn.
pito ng busina

Related Words

sound
Noise or voice heard from an object.
tunog
signal
A sign to express a message.
signal

Slang Meanings

Seven, often used in games or counting.
Let's go with seven! Let's fight!
Pito na tayo! Laban na!
Pito as an expression for 'cut it out' or 'stop it'.
Stop it, that's enough!
Ayaw mo nang magpito, okay na 'yan!
Used in some youth slang to refer to something fun or exciting.
The party was so much fun, the vibe was so exciting!
Ang saya sa party, sobra, pito ang vibe!