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    Dilidili (en. Muttering)

    /diliˈdili/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sound or speech that is easy to hear but not clear.
    I heard someone's muttering in the corner of the room.
    Narinig ko ang dilidili ng isang tao sa sulok ng silid.
    A whisper or speech that carries an unpleasant tone.
    His muttering seemed full of resentment.
    Ang kanyang dilidili ay tila puno ng sama ng loob.
    Talking in a way that involves nonsensical or meaningless words.
    Don't mutter; just say directly what you want.
    Huwag kang magdilidili; sabihin mo nang tuwiran ang nais mo.

    Etymology

    Filipino word

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    muttering to oneself
    Talking to oneself or thinking aloud.
    dilidili sa sarili
    having a grumble
    Having a complaint or grievance.
    may dilidili

    Related Words

    murmur
    A reference to unclear or soft-spoken words.
    murmur
    whispering
    A conversation that is quiet or has a secretive tone.
    bulung-bulungan

    Slang Meanings

    As a slang, 'dilidili' refers to things that are cleaned or taken care of very well.
    His car's dilidili is unbelievable, it's so clean!
    Grabe talaga ang dilidili ng sasakyan niya, ang linis-linis!
    It is also used for anything that is nervous or overly worried.
    Why are you so dilidili about your exam? You know so much!
    Bakit ka dilidili sa exam mo? Ang dami mo namang alam!