Untikuntik (en. Tiny bit)

oon-ti-koon-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small part or amount of something.
He took a tiny bit of sugar for his coffee.
Kumuha siya ng untikuntik na asukal para sa kanyang kape.
A process of gradually increasing or decreasing.
He gradually reduced his weight through diet.
Untikuntik na binawasan niya ang kanyang timbang sa pamamagitan ng diet.

Etymology

Diminutive from the word 'unti' meaning 'small' or 'few'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Just a tiny bit more
Just a little or seems hard to achieve.
Untikuntik na lamang

Related Words

few
The word used to refer to a small or few amounts.
unti
cover
An item that covers other items, may refer to a small amount that is covered.
takip

Slang Meanings

Wasting time or waiting for the right moment before acting.
You're doing a lot of waiting, just act already!
Ang dami mong untikuntik, kumilos ka na!
Having a chance to start anew.
It felt like just a little opportunity, but I pushed through in the end.
Parang untikuntik na lang, pero nagud ako sa huli.