Kaliksihan (en. Agility)

/kaˈlik.si.han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The ability to move quickly and skillfully.
His agility helped him win the race.
Ang kanyang kaliksihan ay nakatulong sa kanya na manalo sa karera.
The quality of being light in movement and easily adjustable.
The agility of the athlete is impressive in his training.
Ang kaliksihan ng atleta ay kahanga-hanga sa kanyang mga pagsasanay.
General ability to quickly shift from one state to another.
The agility of the mind is essential in problem-solving.
Ang kaliksihan ng isip ay mahalaga sa paglutas ng problema.

Etymology

from the root 'liksi' meaning speed or lightness of movement

Common Phrases and Expressions

Need for agility
Quick action is required to achieve a goal.
Kailangan ng kaliksihan

Related Words

agile
The ability to move quickly and without hindrance.
liksi
speed
The state of being fast in movement.
bilis

Slang Meanings

someone who is a wanderer or enjoys breaking and entering
There goes Juno, being a troublemaker again, roaming around the towns.
Ayun si Juno, kaliksihan na naman, nag-iikot sa mga bayan.
a person who naturally has a lively personality
Wow, sis is so full of life, she makes everyone happy.
Grabe si Ate, sobrang kaliksihan niya, pati mga tao nagiging masaya.
rowdy or mischievous
Oh my, I give up on the kids' antics, they won't stop running around!
Naku, suko na ako sa mga kaliksihan ng mga bata, walang tigil sa kakalakad-lakad!