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    Pumikot (en. To squeeze through)

    /puˈmikot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A movement of the body indicating entry or passing through a tight space.
    She squeezed through the people to get out.
    Pumikot siya sa pagitan ng mga tao upang makalabas.
    Adding a tight space to enter or exit.
    He needed to squeeze carefully to avoid accidents.
    Kailangan niyang pumikot nang maayos upang hindi madisgrasya.
    The act of entering or slipping into a space.
    I squeezed behind the furniture to grab the book.
    Pumikot ako sa likod ng kasangkapan upang makuha ang libro.

    Etymology

    Originating from the root word 'pikot' which means 'to pass through a narrow space'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Squeeze through now!
    Come back or pass through now!
    Pumikot ka na!

    Related Words

    twist
    The root or action of turning in a tight space.
    pikot

    Slang Meanings

    To drink alcohol or to celebrate excessively.
    Wow, we partied hard at my friend's house earlier, it was so much fun!
    Grabe, pumikot kami sa bahay ng kaibigan ko kanina, ang saya!
    To party or to have fun with friends.
    We should go and party at the beach this weekend!
    Dapat magpumikot tayo sa beach this weekend!