Kililingin (en. Tickled)

/ki.li.'li.ngin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action of gently touching the skin with fingers or hands to produce a pleasurable sensation.
When she was tickled, she couldn't help but laugh.
Kapag siya ay kiniliti, hindi siya mapigilang tumawa.
To experience a delightful feeling or happiness resulting from actions of another person.
I am tickled by his jokes and stories.
Kililingin ako ng kanyang mga biro at kwento.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I was tickled
I felt a pleasant sensation from being touched.
Kiniliti ako

Related Words

tickle
Refers to the sensation that arises from touching the skin which causes laughter or joy.
kiliti

Slang Meanings

A bit giddy, confused about feelings
Oh, I'm nervous! I'm getting butterflies with him but I don't know what to do.
Ay, kabado ako! Kinikilig ako sa kanya pero hindi ko alam kung ano ang gagawin.
Excited or thrilled about something or someone
Wow, I'm gonna be so psyched when I see him later.
Grabe, kililingin ako pag nakita ko siya mamaya.
Like 'kilig', but exaggerated or feels more youthful
I'm so excited about romantic movies!
Sobrang kililing ako sa mga romantic movies!