Humibik (en. To sob)

/huˈmibik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that describes crying with intense emotion.
She sobbed in her sadness after the encounter.
Siya ay humibik sa kanyang lungkot pagkatapos ng inkwentro.
The act of producing a sound associated with crying or wailing.
The child sobbed in the middle of the game.
Ang bata ay humibik sa gitna ng laro.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'hibik' which means to cry or wail.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sob loudly
Crying with loud sounds suggesting deep sadness.
humibik ng maiingay

Related Words

sob
Refers to the sound or act of crying.
hibik
cry
The act of expressing emotion through crying.
iyak

Slang Meanings

to have fun or enjoy
We just vibed at the beach while drinking.
Humibik lang kami sa beach habang nag-iinuman.
to dance or sing joyfully
We vibed at the karaoke last Saturday.
Humibik kami sa videoke noong sabado.