Ihihip (en. To giggle)

i-hi-hip

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that describes a tender kind of laughter.
When she saw a cute animal, she fell into tender giggles.
Nang makakita siya ng cute na hayop, siya ay nahulog sa malambing na ihihip.
The quiet laughter often used by children.
While they were playing, the area was filled with giggles.
Habang naglalaro sila, puno ng ihihip ang kanilang paligid.
A term for a way of laughing that comes with delightful feelings.
Her giggle brought joy to everyone in the room.
Ang kanyang ihihip ay nagdulot ng kasiyahan sa lahat sa silid.

Etymology

Tagalog Language

Common Phrases and Expressions

Laughter of a child
The soft and joyful laughter of children, often associated with happiness.
Tawa ng bata

Related Words

laughter
A general term for the sound produced when a person laughs.
tawa

Slang Meanings

Lying or pretending
Don't pretend that I'm okay, you're just blowing smoke!
Huwag kang magpanggap na okay lang ako, ihihip ka lang!
Just for fun, not serious
Your jokes are just blowing smoke, you're not serious.
Ang mga joke mo, ihihip lang, di ka naman seryoso.
Teasing or mockingly insulting
You're blowing smoke at me again with what you're saying!
Ihihip mo na naman ako sa mga sinasabi mo!