EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to tuck at the waist; to carry at the waistband...
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FIL: Ang pag-ipit o pagsingit ng isang bagay, tulad ng patalim o baril, sa baywang o sa loob ng bahag.
EN: to tuck at the waist; to carry at the waistband
Think of how action stars in old Pinoy movies carry their guns—tucked into their pants at the back, no holster needed. That's 'salukbitin'. Or how a palengke vendor might tuck their money pouch into their waistband. It's the original fanny pack, but using your own clothes.
Often associated with carrying weapons or tools at the waist for quick access.
🇵🇭 Madaling salukbitin ang maliit na itak sa kanyang baywang.
🇺🇸 It's easy to tuck the small bolo knife at his waist.
🇵🇭 Iniutos ng heneral na isalukbit ang kanilang mga espada.
🇺🇸 The general ordered them to carry their swords at their waistband.
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