Kuliglig (en. Cricket)

/kuˈlig.lig/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of insect known for its loud sounds made by males during the night.
The crickets chirp at night, adding mystery to our garden.
Ang mga kuliglig ay nag-iingay sa gabi, na nagdaragdag ng misteryo sa aming hardin.
Insect from the family Gryllidae, often found in fields or grass.
Many crickets reside in the grasses around our house.
Maraming kuliglig ang tumitira sa mga damuhan sa paligid ng aming bahay.
Became a symbol of summer and joy for people in rural areas.
The cricket is usually heard during summer, bringing back memories of gatherings.
Ang kuliglig ay karaniwang naririnig tuwing tag-init, na nagdadala ng alaala ng mga pagsasama-sama.

Etymology

This word is associated with the sounds or noise created by crickets.

Common Phrases and Expressions

The cricket signals summer.
The sound of the cricket usually indicates the arrival of summer.
Ang kuliglig ay naghuhudyat ng tag-init.

Related Words

insect
A group of small creatures with an exoskeleton and the ability to fly.
insekto
light
Crickets are often heard in dark places, adding a unique light to the night.
liwanag

Slang Meanings

Frog sound
Dude, the sound of the kuliglig outside is like a kwek-kwek!
Soyot, parang kwek-kwek ang tunog ng kuliglig sa labas!
Summer vibes
When you hear kuliglig, it’s definitely summer vibes, bro!
Kapag may kuliglig, summer vibes na ito, 'dan!
Sad sight
Did you hear the kuliglig? It reminds me of the sad sight of the night.
Narinig mo ang kuliglig? Nakakamiss 'yung malungkot na tanaw ng gabi.