Makilitiin (en. Ticklish)

/mákiliti̱n/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to a person or thing that is sensitive in areas that are often tickled.
He is ticklish so he gets upset easily when teased.
Siya ay makilitiin kaya't madaling nagagalit kapag tinukso.
Describes the behavior of a person who often laughs or squeals due to tickling.
Martin is always ticklish whenever we play hide and seek.
Si Martin ay palaging makilitiin tuwing naglalaro kami ng taguan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

ticklish person
a person who laughs or gets upset easily due to tickling
makilitiin na tao

Related Words

tickle
the physical sensation caused by touching the skin that can induce laughter or a feeling of irritation.
kiliti

Slang Meanings

to tickle or to bring someone into a happy feeling
Don't tickle me, I'm enjoying your jokes!
Huwag mo akong makilitiin, nag-enjoy ako sa mga jokes mo!
to be charming or enticing to someone
You're good at tickling his heart, for sure, he's already courting you.
Ang galing mo makilitiin sa puso niya, panigurado, nanliligaw na siya.