Kikil (en. Shiver)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of experiencing an involuntary reaction on the skin due to cold temperature or fear.

He shivered after sitting on the cold cement.

Kikil ang kanyang katawan matapos umupo sa malamig na semento.

A bodily reaction to emotional stimuli such as fear or excitement.

She shivered with joy upon reading the good news.

Kikil siya sa saya nang mabasa ang magandang balita.

shivering in fear

the shaking or trembling of the body due to extreme fear

kikil sa takot

trembling

A verb referring to the shaking or vibrating of the body for various reasons.

nanginginig

Arguing or talking with a lot of heat.

It looks like there was some kikil that happened between them earlier on the street.

Parang may kikil na nangyari sa kanila kanina sa kalsada.

Being heated about something, often with tension.

Don't be kikil, just chill.

Huwag kang kikil, chill ka lang.