Sumipsip (en. Sip)

/suːˈmɪp.sɪp/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Perform the action of sipping or sucking liquid or food.

He sipped coffee while reading a book.

Sumipsip siya ng kape habang nagbabasa ng libro.

To gather or collect information by careful examination or questioning.

He gathered details from the people around.

Sumipsip siya ng mga detalye mula sa mga tao sa paligid.

To adapt or adjust to a situation or person in order to get what one wants.

He adapted to this company to achieve his goals.

Sumipsip siya sa kumpanyang ito upang makamit ang kanyang mga layunin.

Root word: sip, which is a verb meaning to sip or suck.

sip coffee

Drink coffee slowly or with pleasure.

sumipsip ng kape

sip

An action that makes a sound while drinking liquid.

sip

gulp

A verb with a similar meaning to sumipsip but more specifically refers to large sipping.

humigop

To ingratiate oneself with someone or a situation to gain their favor.

Wow, so many people are sucking up to the boss just to get that promotion!

Grabe, ang dami niyang sumipsip sa boss para makuha yung promotion na 'yon!

Showing excessive admiration or appreciation for someone, often seen as over the top.

It seems like you're just sucking up to Jenny, you're always staring at her!

Parang sumipsip ka lang kay Jenny, lagi ka na lang nakatunghay sa kanya!