hirit
hírit with stress marks
to consume; retort, remark engaging in banter
Usage Note
Hirit has two main colloquial senses: to sneak in an extra portion or request ('mag-hirit ng isa pa' — ask for one more), and to deliver a sharp, witty retort or punchline. Both senses are playful and very common in informal speech. The latter is especially associated with Filipino comedy and banter.
Examples
" Ang ganda ng hirit mo! "
Natural Translation
What a great comeback!
Literal Translation
The beauty of retort your!
" Magaling ang kanyang hirit sa biro. "
Natural Translation
His/Her retort to the joke was good.
Literal Translation
Skilled the his/her retort in-the joke.
" Tuwing nagtitipon ang barkada, laging may matalas na hirit si Mando na nagpapatawa sa lahat. "
Natural Translation
Whenever the barkada gathers, Mando always has a sharp retort that makes everyone laugh.
Literal Translation
Every-time gather the friend-group, always has sharp retort Mando that makes-laugh at everyone.
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