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    Hagkis (en. Sob)

    /haɡ.kis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A deep sob or cry with accompanying pain or sadness.
    His sob could be heard from the other room.
    Ang kanyang hagkis ay marinig mula sa kabilang silid.
    A sound of sobbing that comes from the throat or mouth.
    The child's sob emphasized her sadness.
    Ang hagkis ng bata ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang kalungkutan.

    Etymology

    From the root word 'hagik,' meaning to shed tears or sob.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heart's sob
    A deep crying that describes intense emotion.
    hagkis ng puso

    Related Words

    regret
    A feeling of sadness or remorse for something that happened or was lost.
    panghihinayang
    celebration
    The opposite of sob, it is the expression of joy or happiness.
    pagsasaya

    Slang Meanings

    flirtatious or seductive behavior
    Look at her, such a hagkis, her outfit is beautiful!
    Tignan mo siya, ang hagkis naman, ang ganda ng suot!
    arrogant or extravagant
    That kid is so hagkis, he always shows off.
    Sobrang hagkis naman ng batang yun, lagi na lang siya nag-uumang.
    to pretend to be classy or sophisticated
    You'd think he was someone important, but he's just hagkis.
    Akala mo kung sino, pero hagkis lang ang dating nya.