Kilik (en. Tickle)

ki-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sensation of pleasure or stimulation in the body, usually caused by the touch of a finger or any object on the skin.
I felt a tickle when he touched me on the side.
Nakaramdam ako ng kilik nang hinawakan niya ako sa tagiliran.
A type of touch or expression that induces joy or laughter.
Their jokes give me a tickle.
Ang kanilang mga biro ay nagbibigay sa akin ng kilik.
verb
To touch or stroke a person or thing that causes a tickle.
Sometimes you need to tickle the kids to make them happy.
Minsan ay kinakailangan mong kilikin ang mga bata upang mapasaya sila.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'kili' which means 'tickle.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

poor thing
An expression of sympathy or understanding for a person in a bad situation.
kawawa naman

Related Words

tickle sensation
The physical sensation that may be caused by 'kilik'.
kiliti

Slang Meanings

dancing
Auntie's kilik when she does the dance challenge.
Ang kilik ni Tita kapag nagda-dance challenge siya.
joy
She was so kilik with the surprise party we prepared!
Kilik na kilik siya sa surprise party na inihanda namin!
excited
I'm so kilik for the concert tomorrow!
Kilik na kilik na ako sa concert bukas!