Dayikdik (en. Squabble)

/daɪˈkɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of quarreling or fighting without power.
They squabbled in front of the house.
Sila ay nagdayikdik sa harap ng bahay.
A type of dispute that often becomes fierce or unreasonable.
The children often squabble over toys.
Ang mga bata ay madalas na nagdayikdik tungkol sa mga laruan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quarreling
fighting over something trivial.
nagdayikdik

Related Words

dispute
A discussion or quarrel between two or more people.
pagtatalo

Slang Meanings

Old slippers or shoes that are no longer used.
Hey, I'm all set with my stuff, I don't have any dayikdik that I need.
Uy, kumpleto na ako sa gamit, wala na akong dayikdik na kailangan.
Clothes that no longer fit or are too old.
Where are your old clothes? Just give them to your sibling.
Saan na yung mga dayikdik mo? Ibigay mo na sa kapatid mo.
Often used jokingly when seeing something that looks worn out.
Oh my, that's nice but it looks like a dayikdik already.
Ay naku, ang ganda niyan pero parang dayikdik na sa itsura.