Kindatan (en. Wink)

/kin-da-tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A gesture of signal or expression through winking.
He winked at me as a sign for me to know his secret.
Nag-kindat siya sa akin bilang senyales na malaman ko ang kanyang lihim.
A mode of communication between two people that often has indirect meanings.
Winking can indicate teasing or anticipation.
Ang kindat ay maaaring magpahiwatig ng pang-uuto o pananabik.
verb
The act of winking using one or both eyes.
He winked at me to show that he was hiding a secret.
Nag-kindat siya sa akin upang ipakita na siya ay nagtataglay ng isang lihim.

Etymology

A Tagalog word that may derive from the root 'kindat' meaning a simple flick using the finger.

Common Phrases and Expressions

winked
act of winking with meaning or implication.
nag-kindat
wink at me
a request to wink as a signal or sign.
kindatan mo ako

Related Words

notice
The act of paying attention to or recognizing a person.
pansinin

Slang Meanings

A glance with desire
Did you see the wink he gave me? It seemed like he had something in mind.
Kita mo yung kindat niya sa akin, parang may balak.
A sign or signal
He winked at me to let me know it was all good.
Nag-kindat siya sa akin para malaman kong okay na.
Like 'eye flirt'
There were so many winks from people at the party, it felt so exciting.
Ang daming kindat ng mga tao sa party, parang puno ng kilig.