Itikan (en. Duck)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of animal belonging to the family of ducks, often raised for food.
The duck is often raised for its eggs.
Ang itikan ay madalas na inaalagaan upang makuha ang kanilang mga itlog.
A bird characterized by a heavier body and a longer neck compared to ordinary ducks.
The duck is heavier than other types of ducks.
Ang itikan ay mas mabigat kaysa sa ibang uri ng pato.

Common Phrases and Expressions

duck in soup
Duck cooked in soup, often eaten as food.
itikan sa sabaw

Related Words

egg
The product that comes from ducks and is used as food.
itlog
drake
A large type of duck that is closely related to the itikan.
patek

Slang Meanings

A person who is often on the run with little knowledge beyond that.
The tikbalang is like an itikan, quick but doesn’t know how to reproduce properly.
Ang tikbalang ay parang itikan, maliksi kaso hindi marunong manganak ng tama.
A person who is not serious, always playing around or being silly.
Don’t count on that itikan, because he is always just playing around.
Huwag kang umasa sa itikan na 'yan, kasi palaging naglalaro lang.