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    Lingilin (en. Glance)

    lin-gi-lin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A quick glance or look.
    He gave a glance at what he wanted to show.
    Nagbigay siya ng lingilin sa kanyang nais ipakita.
    The act of briefly looking at something.
    His glance at the people around seemed like he needed to know something.
    Ang lingilin siya sa mga tao sa paligid ay parang may kailangan siyang malaman.

    Etymology

    From the word 'lingil' meaning 'glance' or 'peek'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gave a glance
    quickly lodged in mind
    nag-abuloy ng lingilin

    Related Words

    glance
    A quick and short look.
    sulyap
    look
    The act of looking or observing.
    tingin

    Slang Meanings

    Life-threatening joy
    Last night, my 'lingilin' brought happiness to my family even though life is hard.
    Kagabi, ang lingilin ko ay nagdala ng saya sa pamilya ko kahit na ang hirap ng buhay.
    Laughter and joy
    We need some 'lingilin' in these situations to relieve stress.
    Kailangan natin ng lingilin sa mga ganitong pagkakataon para maalis stress.