Gikop (en. Knock)

/ˈgi.kop/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound produced by a solid object hitting another object.
The knock of the door emphasized that there was a visitor.
Ang gikop ng pinto ay nagbigay-diin na may bisita.
An action of producing sound by hitting or tapping on an object.
We need to knock the boxes for our project.
Kailangan nating gikopin ang mga kahon para sa ating proyekto.

Etymology

Cebuano word meaning 'knocking' or 'pounding'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

knock it
An order to produce the sound of knocking.
gikopin mo

Related Words

door
A part of a home used for entering and exiting.
pinto
top
A part of a door that refers to its upper section.
tuktok

Slang Meanings

A person who loves gimmicks or parties.
That's Mark, he's totally a gikop, he doesn't think about anything but parties.
Yan si Mark, gikop na gikop 'yan, wala nang ibang iniisip kundi party.
Sociable and fond of crazy scenes.
When there's a concert, oh boy, Rachel is always there, she's such a gikop!
Kapag may concert, naku, gikop 'yang Rachel, lagi 'yang present!
Someone who is considered 'cool' or 'in'.
Chris is awesome, he’s really a gikop with his friends.
Ang galing ni Chris, talagang gikop siya sa mga kaibigan niya.