Magkakalibkib (en. To flutter)

/mɐg.kɐ.kɐ.lɪb.kɪb/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning the movement of something that appears quick and light.
The leaves of the tree will flutter in the wind.
Ang mga dahon ng puno ay magkakalibkib sa hangin.
Indicates artistic movement or changes in position.
In a quiet night, you can hear the fluttering of insects.
Sa tahimik na gabi, maririnig mo ang magkakalibkib ng mga insekto.
Description of a rapid change or flutter.
His hands fluttered as he was thinking.
Ang kanyang mga kamay ay magkakalibkib habang siya ay nag-iisip.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fluttering in the air
movement of objects caught in the air
magkakalibkib sa hangin

Related Words

flutter
Means slight or quick movement.
libkib

Slang Meanings

pretending to be close
There they go again, acting all close like they've been friends for a long time when they really aren't.
Sila na naman, magkakalibkib na parang matagal nang magkaibigan kahit di naman.
showing off too much pride
They're having fun, but it's like they're just flaunting their achievements.
Ang saya nila, pero parang magkakalibkib sila sa mga achievements nila.
always lurking around
He's the type who, even if he's not involved, is always hovering around the conversation.
Siya yung tipo na kahit di siya kasali, laging magkakalibkib sa usapan.