Pigtangpigta (en. Tug at the heartstrings)

pig-tang-pig-ta

Synonyms

at a loss for words or having nothing to say

Wow, I was so at a loss for words during the exam earlier, I didn't know the answers.

Grabe, ang pigtangpigta ko sa exam kanina, hindi ko na alam ang sagot.

to freak out or get anxious

When they said there was homework, I freaked out thinking about how to do it.

Pag sinabing may homework na, pigtangpigta na ako sa kakaisip kung paano ko ito gagawin.

quiet or not saying much

Why are you so quiet, you're talking to me but you're not saying anything!

Bakit parang pigtangpigta ka, kausap mo na ako pero wala ka namang sinasabi!