Kindat (en. Wink)

/kin-dat/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick closing of the eye that often indicates understanding or a message.
He winked at me as a sign that they were discussing a secret.
Nag-kindat siya sa akin bilang palatandaan na may sikreto silang pinag-uusapan.
verb
The action of closing the eye quickly.
He winked at his friend in the middle of the gathering.
Kinindatan niya ang kanyang kaibigan sa gitna ng pagtitipon.

Etymology

Secret origin (from 'kindat' derived from the root 'kindat')

Common Phrases and Expressions

he winked
A sign of understanding or mischief.
nag-kindat siya

Related Words

smile
An expression of happiness often accompanied by a wink.
ngiti

Slang Meanings

A young woman or man who is attractive.
Wow, she’s so pretty, super kindat!
Grabe, ang ganda niya, super kindat!
Anyone who has appealing characteristics.
Jake is cute, he’s really kindat.
Ang cute ni Jake, kindat talaga siya.