Madahik (en. Engaging)

/mah-dah-ik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Able to communicate nicely or attractively.
He is an engaging person, always bringing a smile to his conversations.
Siya'y isang madahik na tao, palaging nagdadala ng ngiti sa kanyang mga kausap.
Becomes the center of attention due to skill in interaction.
His engaging quality led to many new friends.
Ang kanyang madahik na katangian ay nagbigay daan sa maraming bagong kaibigan.

Etymology

From the word 'dahik' meaning 'quick to reply or engage in conversation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

engaging person
A person who is good at conversing and attracts others.
madahik na tao

Related Words

dahik
Expresses the ability to converse.
dahik
kaakit-akit
Attracts or captures attention of people due to good personality.
kaakit-akit

Slang Meanings

more overcrowded, more people loitering or borrowing things
Wow, it's like Rina's house is madahik, there's always so many people there!
Grabe, parang madahik ang bahay ni Rina, lagi na lang maraming tao doon!
too high in price or high demand for something
Oh no, the ticket prices are madahik now because of the concert!
Naku, madahik na yung bilihan ng ticket ngayon dahil sa concert!