Tumikimtikim (en. To nibble)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform licking or chewing of food.
He nibbled on the small fruits in his garden.
Tumikimtikim siya ng masisilit na prutas sa kanyang hardin.
To make a small bite or nibble on something.
The children nibbled on candy in their hands.
Ang mga bata ay tumikimtikim ng kendi sa kanilang mga kamay.
Common Phrases and Expressions
nibbling
to try or taste something before fully eating it.
titikim-tikim
Related Words
seasoned
A type of food that has flavor and is combined.
tinimpla
to eat
The main action of taking and consuming food.
kain
Slang Meanings
Tasting a little bit or sampling something to see if it's good.
I'm just tasting a bit of her newly cooked dish.
Tumikim-tikim lang ako ng bagong luto na ulam niya.
Trying something casually without commitment.
I might just sample this new app, I'm not sure if I like it yet.
Baka tumikim-tikim lang ako sa bagong apps na ito, di ko pa sure kung gusto ko.