gitgit
gitgít with stress marks
gnashing of teeth; welt
Usage Note
Gitgit carries two related senses: the act of gnashing or grinding teeth (as in anger or pain) and a welt or ridge raised on the skin from a blow or pressure. Both senses share the idea of friction and pressure applied forcefully. 'Nagngitngit' (gnashing teeth in fury) is the more common derived form used to express suppressed rage.
Examples
" Narinig ko ang gitgit ng ngipin. "
Natural Translation
I heard the gnashing of teeth.
Literal Translation
Heard I the gnashing of tooth.
" Narinig ko ang gitgit ng kanyang ngipin. "
Natural Translation
I heard the gnashing of his/her teeth.
Literal Translation
Heard I the gnashing of his/her tooth.
" Sa sobrang galit na hindi niya maipahayag, ang tanging marinig mo lamang ay ang gitgit ng kanyang mga ngipin sa dilim. "
Natural Translation
In a rage he could not express, the only thing you could hear was the gnashing of his teeth in the dark.
Literal Translation
In extreme anger that not he could-express, the only hear you just is the gnashing of his teeth in darkness.
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