Kimpalkimpal (en. Gleaming)
/kim-palkim-pal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that comes from high speed or wheeling.
I heard the kimpalkimpal while traveling on the highway.
Narinig ko ang kimpalkimpal habang bumibyahe sa highway.
A sound or creation of energy in a fast activity.
The bicycles kimpalkimpal behind me seemed to speed up.
Ang mga biskletang nagkimpalkimpal sa likod ko ay tila bumibilis.
Etymology
Onomatopoeic word derived from the sound of cycling or of being overtaken.
Common Phrases and Expressions
kimpalkimpal run
Movement or action is fast.
kimpalkimpal ang takbo
Related Words
speed
Refers to moving or acting fast.
bilis
Slang Meanings
Super happy or joy
I was kimpalkimpal with joy when I saw her!
Kimpalkimpal na ako sa tuwa nang makita ko siya!
Quick movement or action
The people were kimpalkimpal around the stage!
Ang kimpalkimpal ng mga tao sa paligid ng stage!
Welcoming happy news
Did you hear? I was kimpalkimpal about the news regarding him!
Narinig mo na? Kimpalkimpal ako sa balita tungkol sa kanya!