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    Kalikmikan (en. Disguise)

    ka-li-kmi-kan

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A method of pretending or dressing to hide one's identity or purpose.
    The disguise of the character in the story allowed him to evade their enemies.
    Ang kalikmikan ng tauhan sa kwento ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya na makaiwas sa kanilang mga kaaway.
    A situation where a person hides their true form.
    In a disguise, you might discover a person's true character.
    Sa isang kalikmikan, maaari mong makilala ang tunay na pagkatao ng isang tao.
    The act of hiding or changing appearance.
    The disguise of her attire impressed everyone who attended the festival.
    Ang kalikmikan ng kanyang pananamit ay nagandahan sa lahat ng dumalo sa piyesta.

    Etymology

    This word comes from the root 'likmikan' which means 'to wear visibly' or 'to escape'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to disguise oneself
    to wear disguise or show a different form
    magkalikmikan

    Related Words

    likmikan
    The root of the word kalikmikan meaning 'to assume a different form or appearance'.
    likmikan

    Slang Meanings

    Feeling down or unmotivated.
    I’m in a funk because of our breakup.
    Nasa kalikmikan ako dahil sa breakup namin.
    Having no joy in life.
    The party was fun, but I was the only one being down.
    Ang saya saya ng party, pero ako lang ang kalikmikan.
    Sad or not happy.
    Why are you feeling down? You should be happy right now!
    Bakit ka kalikmikan? Dapat ay masaya ka ngayon!