ngibit
ngibít with stress marks
facial expression of contempt by twisting lips, sneer
Usage Note
Ngibit names the distinctive curled-lip expression of disdain or contempt — a subtle but recognizable sneer. Filipino culture often prizes indirect communication, and ngibit is one of many words that describe unspoken emotional signals conveyed through facial expression.
Examples
" May ngibit sa mukha niya. "
Natural Translation
There is a sneer on his face.
Literal Translation
Has sneer on face his.
" Bakas ang ngibit sa kanyang labi nang marinig ang balita. "
Natural Translation
A contemptuous sneer was evident on his/her lips upon hearing the news.
Literal Translation
Evident the sneer on his/her lip when heard the news.
" Hindi niya naitago ang ngibit sa kanyang labi nang marinig niya ang palusot na ginawa ng kanyang karibal. "
Natural Translation
He could not hide the sneer on his lips when he heard the excuse his rival made.
Literal Translation
Not he hid the sneer on his lip when heard he the excuse that made of his rival.
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