Pumispis (en. To flutter)

/puˈmi.pis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of flying quickly and shallowly as if spinning.
The birds flutter around the flowers.
Ang mga ibon ay pumispis sa paligid ng mga bulaklak.
An action that shows quick movement or change of direction.
Due to the wind, the paper fluttered in my hands.
Dahil sa hangin, ang papel ay pumispis sa aking mga kamay.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'pis', which means the action of spinning or occasionally flying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flutter of the wind
The feeling of the wind that bends or flows quickly.
pumispis ng hangin

Related Words

pis
Root word that describes spinning or quick movement.
pis

Slang Meanings

food that has been put into the mouth
There was a lot of food that was put into the mouth at the feast, what a waste!
Ang dami ng pumispis na pagkain sa handaan, sayang naman!
finishing food quickly
Wow, he quickly finished all the dishes, like he was starving!
Grabe, pumispis siya sa lahat ng ulam, parang nagugutom na gutom!