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    Kumadlit (en. To jerk)

    /kuˈmadlit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that is sudden or unexpected.
    He jerked at the cat after it bit his foot.
    Kumadlit siya sa cat matapos itong kumagat sa kanyang paa.
    Performing an action in a quick manner.
    He jerked and hid when he heard the sound of a gunshot.
    Kumadlit siya at nagtago nang marinig ang tunog ng pagputok.
    A movement or withdrawal caused by an unexpected situation.
    The child jerked back when he saw a big dog approaching.
    Kumadlit ang bata nang makita niyang may dumarating na malaking aso.

    Etymology

    root word: kadlit, which means sudden or unexpected action.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    the heart jerked
    The feeling suddenly thumped with fear or happiness.
    kumadlit ang puso

    Related Words

    kadlit
    The root word meaning a sudden movement or action.
    kadlit

    Slang Meanings

    Sharp or biting conversation
    Your reply to her is like a kumadlit, it hurts.
    Parang kumadlit 'yang reply mo sa kanya, masakit.
    There's still hope or chance for something to happen
    That's okay, there’s still a chance to kumadlit on the exam!
    Ayos lang 'yan, may chance pa na kumadlit sa exam!
    Suddenly happened or moved unexpectedly
    That just kumadlit at our events, we didn't expect it.
    Kumadlit na lang 'yan sa events natin, hindi natin expected.