Tigatig (en. Dripping)

/tiɡaˈtiɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or process of dripping water or liquid.
The dripping of the rain can be heard on the roof.
Ang tigatig ng ulan ay naririnig sa bubong.
Condition where something continuously leaks.
There is a drip coming from the faucet.
May tigatig galing sa gripo.
verb
To act in a way that causes a liquid to drop or flow down.
The water drips from the hanging plywood.
Ang tubig ay tigatig mula sa nangungulag na playwud.

Etymology

from the word 'taga' meaning 'to drip' or 'to layout' and 'tigatig' which may refer to an action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dripping of rain
Sound of flowing water from raindrops.
tigatig ng ulan

Related Words

leak
The act of continuously flowing liquid.
tulo
drop
Indication of an individual drop of liquid.
patak

Slang Meanings

because it's super cool
Basically, he’s really feeling cool in his new shoes.
Bale, tigatig na tigatig siya sa bagong sapatos niya.
super fun or enjoyment
I was really enjoying the fun of the fiesta earlier!
Tigatig ako sa kasayahan ng Fiesta kanina!
alive or energized
The match was really lively, it felt like there was so much energy!
Tigatig yung laban, parang ang daming energy!
just chill and happy
Let’s just chill here, just relax.
Tigatig lang tayo dito, relax lang.