Kukutikutitap (en. Twinkling)
ku-ku-ti-ku-ti-tap
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that expresses sparkle or light.
I heard a twinkling sound from the stars in the sky.
Nakarinig ako ng kukutikutitap mula sa mga bituin sa langit.
Description of things that sparkle or have bright reflections.
The twinkling of fireflies at night is very beautiful.
Ang kukutikutitap ng mga alitaptap sa gabi ay napakaganda.
Etymology
The word 'kukutikutitap' comes from the sound made by objects that sparkle or glisten.
Common Phrases and Expressions
twinkling lights
Lights that sparkle or have a beautiful effect.
kukutikutitap na ilaw
twinkling stars
Stars in the sky that sparkle.
mga kukutikutitap na bituin
Related Words
sparkle
Sparkle refers to the light or shine emitted from an object.
kislap
shine
Shine is the bright part that comes from a surface.
kinang
Slang Meanings
small light
The little fireflies by the road tonight are so cute!
Sobrang cute ng mga kukutikutitap sa tabi ng daan mamaya!
light from objects
Those twinkling lights in the sky look like glittering stars.
Yung mga kukutikutitap sa langit, parang mga bituin na nagniningning.
beautiful scenery
Grandma said that twinkling is a beautiful sight at night.
Sabi ni Lola, ang kukutikutitap na iyon ay magandang tanawin sa gabi.