mungkukuhipit (infl. of kuhipit) to be shy. [This word is a figurative meaning extension of kuhipit a word that describes a dog with his tail between his legs.] Mungkukuhipit day aammod ten mikamkamo dah nungkaadalan. The old folks are shy when they are among the educated. muN‑/nuN‑ CV‑.
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kuhipit intrans. 1for a dog to be scared and have its tail between its legs. Mungkukuhipit nan ahun Boy handi nala-uh tu. The dog of Boy had its tail between its legs when it passed by here. muN‑/nuN‑. 1A Movement with a manner component. (sem. domains: 3.4.2.4 - Afraid.) 2(fig) to be shy; timid. Mungkukuhipit day aammod ten mikamkamo dah nungkaadalan. The old folks are shy when they are among the educated. muN‑/nuN‑. infl. mungkukuhipit
