Manggigil (en. To feel an overwhelming urge to squeeze or pinch)

/maŋ.ɡi.ɡil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action describing a strong desire to squeeze or embrace something.

I feel an overwhelming urge to squeeze the skin of that child.

Nanggigil ako sa kutis ng batang iyon.

The feeling of intense attraction or affection towards a person or thing.

Every time I see her, I feel an overwhelming joy.

Tuwing nakikita ko siya, nanggigil ako sa saya.

Origin: derived from the word 'gigil'

overwhelmed by beauty

a feeling of excessive attraction to someone's beauty

nanggigil sa ganda

gigil

The intense feeling that prompts someone to squeeze or embrace something.

gigil

hand

The part of the body used in actions like squeezing or embracing.

kamay

extremely annoyed or angry

I'm about to lose it because of this mosquito!

Manggigil na ako sa kakapatay ng lamok na ito!

extremely eager or excited

I'm so excited to buy a new cellphone!

Manggigil na ako sa pagbili ng bagong cellphone!

I really need to hold back

I'm really about to lose it, but I have to hold back.

Manggigil na talaga ako, pero kailangan kong magpigil.