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    Pumigsi (en. To twitch)

    /puˈmiɡsi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    Moves or shakes suddenly in a surprising manner.
    His fingers twitched when he saw the cool light.
    Ang kanyang mga daliri ay pumigsi nang makita ang cool na ilaw.
    A rapid motion that may be caused by nervousness or other emotions.
    Due to being startled, he twitched in fear.
    Dahil sa pagka-bahala, siya ay pumigsi sa takot.
    Contraction or movement of muscles that seems involuntary.
    His eyes twitched at the unexpected sound.
    Ang kanyang mga mata ay pumigsi sa hindi inaasahang tunog.

    Etymology

    due to the root 'pigsi'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hand twitched
    the hand suddenly moved or trembled in fear or embarrassment
    pumigsi ang kamay

    Related Words

    twitch
    need for sudden movement.
    pigsi

    Slang Meanings

    to go
    Go to the corner, I'll just buy something!
    Pumigsi ka sa kanto, may bibilhin lang ako!
    to head over
    Why haven't you headed over to school yet?
    Bakit di ka pa pumigsi sa school?
    to go over
    We're about to go over to Juan's house.
    Malapit na pumigsi sa bahay ni Juan.