Kilitiin (en. Tickle)
/ki-li-ti-in/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that refers to the act of amusing through touch or contact.
You need to tickle the child to calm him down.
Kailangan mong kilitiin ang bata upang mapaamo siya.
May also mean to create joy or laughter in someone.
Often, parents tickle their children while playing.
Kadalasan, ang mga magulang ay kilitiin ang kanilang mga anak tuwing naglalaro.
An act that causes involuntary responses concerning fear or amusement.
He saw his friend fall on the floor and he tickled him.
Nakita niyang nahulog sa sahig ang kanyang kaibigan at siya ay kilitiin.
Etymology
From the word 'kiliti', which means 'to tickle' in English.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I will tickle you
A statement of promise or threat to amuse or annoy someone.
Kilitiin kita
The tickle feels good
Saying that the visit or amusement brings pleasure.
Masarap ang kiliti
Related Words
tickle
A way of showing amusement through touch or contact.
kiliti
smile
An expression of joy or pleasure commonly associated with tickling.
ngiti
Slang Meanings
To poke or tickle someone's feelings
Tickle me so I can laugh!
Kilitiin mo nga ako para makatawa!
To make happy through jokes or humor
I want you to tickle me with your jokes!
Gusto ko, kilitiin niyo ako ng mga jokes niyo!
To refresh or invigorate emotions
This project will tickle people with our culture.
Proyektong ito ang kilitiin ang mga tao sa kultura natin.