Balniingisig (en. Smiling back)
/bal-nin-gi-sig/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or state of returning a smile or joy.
His smiling back upon seeing his friend was filled with joy.
Ang kanyang balniingisig nang makita ang kanyang kaibigan ay puno ng kasiyahan.
Etymology
From the word 'balni' (return) and 'ngisig' (smile) meaning the return of smile or joy.
Common Phrases and Expressions
smiling back every day
shows happiness every day
balniingisig sa bawat adlaw
Related Words
smile
A physical expression shown by displaying teeth in the mouth.
ngiti
Slang Meanings
hypocrite
He's so balniingisig, always saying one thing but doing another.
Sobrang balniingisig niya, laging iba ang sinasabi sa ginagawa.
quick to pretend
He quickly balniingisig when his friends are around.
Ang bilis niyang balniingisig pag nandiyan na ang mga kaibigan niya.
arrogant
Brother is always balniingisig, acting like he’s someone special.
Laging balniingisig si kuya, akala mo kung sino.