Balikutsa (en. Exclamation of joy)

/baliˈkutsɐ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word used to express happiness or joy.
Maria exclaimed with joy when she saw her friends.
Nagbalikutsa si Maria nang makita ang kanyang mga kaibigan.
An embrace or acceptance filled with joy.
The children's excitement was evident in their play.
Ang balikutsa ng mga bata ay kapansin-pansin sa kanilang paglalaro.
A word used in gatherings filled with joy.
The excitement of the people at the celebration was truly infectious.
Ang balikutsa ng mga tao sa pagdiriwang ay tunay na nakakahawa.

Etymology

Used in Tagalog words related to food, especially in joyous occasions.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Exclamation of children
An expression of joy where children play and are happy.
Balikutsa ng mga bata

Related Words

joy
A feeling of happiness and delight.
saya
cheer
A strong feeling of happiness often expressing good things.
tuwa

Slang Meanings

Hit me from behind.
You're so quick to sulk, you're like a balikutsa that doesn't see anyone else.
Ang bilis mong magmukmok, para ka na namang balikutsa na walang nakikitang ibang tao.
Enough, not much is happening.
That balikutsa by the side is annoying, just sitting there doing nothing.
Nakakaasar na 'yang balikutsa sa tabi, hanggang walang ginagawa.