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    Gulilat (en. To startle)

    /ɡuˈli.lat/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sudden surprise.
    He was startled when he heard the loud noise from outside.
    Ang gulilat siya nang marinig ang malakas na tunog mula sa labas.
    A reaction caused by an unexpected event.
    The child's surprise at seeing the snake was a natural reaction.
    Ang gulilat ng bata sa kanyang nakitang ahas ay natural na reaksyon.
    verb
    The action of feeling sudden surprise.
    He often gets startled by his friend's jokes.
    Madalas siyang gulilat sa mga biro ng kanyang kaibigan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the words 'guli' and 'lat', referring to surprise or quick reaction.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    I was surprised.
    Nagulat ako.
    nagulat ako
    I jumped suddenly.
    Bigla akong napatalon.
    bigla akong napatalon

    Related Words

    dumadaplis
    An action of a quick reaction to surprise or fear.
    dumadaplis

    Slang Meanings

    a surprise or shocking joke
    He said he was going to throw a party at home but it was just a gulilat!
    Sabi niya, magpapa-party siya sa bahay pero gulilat lang pala yun!
    an unexpected surprise
    When he gave me a gift, I was really gulilat!
    Nung nagbigay siya ng regalo, talagang gulilat ako!
    a sudden shock or surprise
    When I saw him in front of me, I was really gulilat!
    Nang makita ko siya sa harap ko, gulilat talaga ako!