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    Sumikip (en. Narrowed)

    /suˈmikip/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    having a lack of space or size.
    The road narrowed due to parked vehicles.
    Sumikip ang daan dahil sa mga nakaparadang sasakyan.
    the increase of people in a place causing tightness.
    The church became crowded on the wedding day.
    Sumikip ang simbahan sa araw ng kasal.
    the shortening or reduction of an object.
    His clothes shrank after washing.
    Sumikip ang kanyang damit matapos itong labhan.

    Etymology

    derived from the root word 'sikip' which means lacking space or being constricted.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the road narrowed
    the level of space on the road has decreased.
    sumikip ang daan
    the room got cramped
    the room became tight because of the people.
    sumikip ang silid

    Related Words

    tightness
    the condition of being cramped or lacking space.
    sikip
    constricted
    shows a lack of space; opposite of 'spacious'.
    masikip

    Slang Meanings

    Time has become tight
    Has time really become tight? It's always not enough!
    Talaga bang sumikip na ang oras? Laging kulang!
    The situation has become tight
    How are things? Has the competition tightened in your area?
    Kumusta naman? Sumikip na ba yung labanan sa inyo?
    It has become tight at work
    It's so busy right now, the deadlines have really tightened!
    Napaka-busy ngayon, sumikip na talaga sa deadline!