Tigib (en. To pour)

ti-gib

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action showing the pouring or receiving of liquid.
Pour some water into your drink to quench your thirst.
Tigib ng tubig ang inumin mo para maalis ang uhaw.
Meaning to excessively take or get more than necessary.
But don't pour too much food onto your plate.
Ngunit huwag tigib ng sobrang pagkain sa iyong plato.

Etymology

From the root word 'gib' meaning 'water' or 'pouring'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

soaked in sweat
Excessive sweating, usually due to heat or exertion.
tigib ng pawis

Related Words

water
The liquid being poured or used for various purposes.
tubig

Slang Meanings

busy or overwhelmed with problems
We're already tigib with tasks, we have so many orders to follow!
Tigib na tayo sa mga gawain, ang dami na namang utos sa atin!
too much or excessive
I'm so tigib with your drama, I don't want it anymore!
Tigib na tigib na ako sa drama mo, ayoko na!
full of emotion
They're chatting and seem tigib with the right story.
Nagkukwentuhan sila at parang tigib na tigib sa tamang kwento.