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    Kalikot (en. Fiddle)

    /ka.li.kot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of meddling or paying attention to something that is often not relevant.
    Do not interfere with his belongings; avoid fiddling.
    Huwag kang makialam sa kanyang mga gamit; iwasan ang kalikot.
    Actions aimed at changing or fixing something.
    I need to fiddle with the engine to find out what the problem is.
    Kailangan kong kalikutin ang makina para malaman kung ano ang problema.
    verb
    The act of experimenting or meddling with something.
    He explores the new toy by fiddling with it.
    Tinutuklasan niya ang bagong laruan sa pamamagitan ng pagkalikot dito.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'likot' which means interference or movement.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't fiddle!
    Avoid meddling or experimenting with something that is not yours.
    Huwag kalikutin!

    Related Words

    sift
    A common term referring to experimenting or altering something.
    suyod

    Slang Meanings

    to meddle with or experiment on something you don't fully understand
    Don't keep tampering with your computer, you might break it!
    Huwag kang kalikut ng kalikut sa computer mo, baka masira mo pa!
    to be overly inquisitive or ask too many questions in a situation
    Why are you so nosy, sis? Just let things be.
    Bakit ba ang kalikot mo, sis? Hayaan mo na lang ang mga bagay-bagay.
    to play with or enjoy messing around with something
    He started to mess with the toy; looks like he's having fun!
    Nagsimula na siyang kalikutin ang laruan; mukhang nag-eenjoy siya!