Higlikas (en. Sobbing)

hi-gli-kas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of crying that involves trembling and a deep sound.
The child sobbed after being frightened by the thunder.
Ang bata ay nag-higlikas matapos matakot sa kulog.
Sobbing expresses feelings of sadness or pain.
Most of us experience sobbing during times of grief.
Karamihan sa atin ay nakakaranas ng higlikas sa panahon ng pagdadalamhati.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'higlik' which means painful crying.

Common Phrases and Expressions

crying with sobbing
crying filled with sadness and emotion
umiiyak na may higlikas

Related Words

sob
The sound that comes from painful crying.
higlig

Slang Meanings

you can do it!
Don't worry, you got this!
Huwag kang mag-alala, higlikas, kaya mo yan!
just relax
Come on, just chill, it's all good.
Sige na, higlikas, chill ka lang, okay lang 'yan.