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.