Gibik (en. Cove)
gi-bik
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A hollow or space touching the shoreline, often surrounded by land.
The boats gathered at the cove by the shore.
Ang mga bangka ay nagtatagpo sa gibik sa tabi ng baybayin.
A type of land where water is partially covered by land.
There are fish that can be caught in the cove of the river.
May mga isda na maaaring mahuli sa gibik ng ilog.
Common Phrases and Expressions
cove of the sea
A natural habitat for birds and fish.
gibik ng dagat
in the cove
Hidden or placed in a safe location.
nasa gibik
Related Words
bay
A wide part of the sea that enters land.
bay
shallow
A body of water with shallow depth.
ilos
Slang Meanings
Gibik means just for fun or for the thrill of it.
It's so fun, let's do it just for the thrill!
Ang saya kaya, gibik lang tayo!
To act foolishly or recklessly.
Like kids, just recklessly dancing in the street!
Parang mga bata, gibik lang sumayaw sa kalsada!
To tease or mess around playfully.
Just mess around with him, so it's fun.
Gibikin mo na lang siya, para masaya.