Singit (en. Armpit)

siŋ'it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Part of the body under the arm.
You should always clean your armpit.
Dapat mong linisin ang iyong singit palagi.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

armpit of always getting heated
Taking on the blame or mistakes of others.
singit ng laging nag-iinit

Related Words

arm
Part of the body from elbow to shoulder.
braso
breast
Part of the body on the chest, usually referring to a woman's chest.
suso

Slang Meanings

To butt in or join a conversation or activity unexpectedly.
He butted in on the meeting even though he wasn't invited.
Nag-singit siya sa meeting kahit na wala namang imbitasyon.
Creating an opportunity or sneaking in to gain a benefit.
I just squeezed in, so I got a free ticket to the concert.
Singit lang ako, kaya nakakuha ako ng libreng ticket sa concert.
When someone brings up something unrelated to the main topic.
He squeezed in a story about his family while we were talking about work.
Nag-singit siya ng kwento tungkol sa pamilya niya habang nag-uusap kami tungkol sa trabaho.