Sikdo (en. Squeeze)

/ˈsikdo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to fully perform or induce an event on something.
Squeeze the potato to see if it is cooked.
Sikdoin mo ang patatas upang makita kung ito ay luto na.
To crowd or fit in a space.
On the bus, you might need to squeeze yourself inside.
Sa bus, marahil ay kailangan mong sikdoin ang iyong sarili sa loob.
To pack a thing or person in a tight space.
Squeeze the bag to fit all the items.
Sikdorin mo ang bag upang mailagay ang lahat ng gamit.

Etymology

from the word 'sik' meaning 'to squeeze' and 'do' as part of an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crowded space
a tight space filled with people.
sikdo ng tao

Related Words

dense
meaning full, crowded, or sticking together.
siksik
press
to imprint more firmly or deeply on something.
dumiin

Slang Meanings

Cramming or squeezing, often used in crowded situations.
Because of the huge crowd, there were a lot of cram sessions happening in that bus.
Dahil sa sobrang dami ng tao, mga sikdo ang nangyari sa bus na yun.
Sending someone away who is noisy or troublesome.
The kids were so rowdy on the street, it was getting chaotic!
Ang dami ng sikdo ng mga bata sa kalsada, nagkakagulo na!