Kalamkam (en. Sinu-sino)
/ka.lam.kam/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A kind of experience that causes fear or apprehension.
He felt kalamkam while walking on the dark street.
Naramdaman niya ang kalamkam habang naglalakad siya sa madilim na kalye.
The state of being fearful or unwilling towards something.
He didn't go to school because of kalamkam caused by the bullies.
Hindi siya nakapasok sa eskuwela dahil sa kalamkam na dulot ng mga bully.
Common Phrases and Expressions
causing kalamkam
giving fear or apprehension
nagdudulot ng kalamkam
Related Words
madness
A state that causes errors or falsehood in thinking.
kabaliwan
terror
An intense fear or shock caused by an unexpected event.
sindak
Slang Meanings
round, yellowish skin or trait
The kalamkam under my eyes because I was up late yesterday.
Ang mga kalamkam sa ilalim ng mata ko kasi puyat ako kahapon.
soft, intricate texture
Her nose skin is like kalamkam because of its softness.
Ang balat ng ilong niya, para bang kalamkam dahil sa softness.
like a child or with unmatched happiness
She laughed like a kalamkam, so joyful!
Tumawa siya ng parang kalamkam, ang saya-saya!