Tagistis (en. To drip)

/taˈɡis.tis/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of liquid dripping from a place.
Water dripping from the faucet caused a mess on the floor.
Tagistis ng tubig mula sa gripo ang nagdulot ng kalat sa sahig.
A method of administering liquid in drops.
The doctor requested the patient to take the medication in drops.
Tagistis ng gamot ang hiniling ng doktor sa pasyente.
The sound or result of liquid dripping or leaking.
I heard the dripping sound of water from the roof.
Narinig ko ang tagistis ng mga patawang tubig sa bumbunan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dripping of light
The breaking or falling of light that seems to drip.
tagistis ng ilaw

Related Words

water
A liquid that often drips or causes dripping.
tubig
faucet
A device that controls the flow of water.
gripo

Slang Meanings

To show off or boast to others.
He's really showing off on social media, the likes and shares are countless.
Sobrang tagistis niya sa social media, hindi na mabilang ang mga like at share.
To earn or make money.
Just show off any business, I'm sure your capital will grow.
Tagistis ka lang ng kahit anong negosyo, sigurado akong lalaki ang kapital mo.
To become famous or well-known.
When he went viral, he became well-known all over the country.
Noong nag-viral siya, tagistis na tagistis na siya sa buong bansa.