tumpik
tumpík with stress marks
prudishness; squeamishness; hesitation
Usage Note
Tumpik describes an overcautious or prudish reluctance — being overly fastidious or squeamish about something. It often carries a mildly teasing tone when used socially, implying that someone is being unnecessarily fussy or hesitant.
Examples
" Walang tumpik ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has no squeamishness.
Literal Translation
No squeamishness the child.
" Walang tumpik ang kanyang desisyon. "
Natural Translation
His/Her decision has no hesitation.
Literal Translation
No hesitation the his/her decision.
" Dahil sa kanyang tumpik, matagal bago siya nakapagpasya kung tatanggapin niya ang inaalok na trabaho. "
Natural Translation
Because of her hesitancy, it took a long time before she could decide whether to accept the job being offered.
Literal Translation
Because of her hesitancy, long before she could-decide whether accept she the offered work.
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