Tipingin (en. Glance)

ti-pi-ngin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick look at something.
He took a glance at the book before returning it to the shelf.
Nagbigay siya ng tipingin sa libro bago ito ibalik sa estante.
The type of look that is not focused or intentional.
His glance at people opened up many opportunities.
Ang kanyang tipingin sa mga tao ay nagbigay-daan sa maraming pagkakataon.

Etymology

from the word 'tingin' meaning to look or observe

Common Phrases and Expressions

glimpse of the eye
quick look or discovery of something
sulyap ng mata
glance around
to look at things or people in the surroundings
tipingin sa paligid

Related Words

look
An action of looking or observing.
tingin
observance
The act of observing things around.
masid

Slang Meanings

Shortcut or fast way.
Hey, do you have a shortcut to the place? I want to get there quickly.
Kumusta, may tipingin ka ba sa daan? Nais ko sanang mabilis na makarating doon.
Quick decision.
In my quick decision, the colorful dress is better for the party.
Sa tipingin ko, mas okay yung makulay na damit para sa party.
Instant choice.
I think there's no more instant choice, this is what I'm going to buy.
Sa tingin ko, wala nang tipingin, ito na ang bibilhin ko.