Mangikli (en. To giggle)

ma-ngik-li

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A gesture of expressing joy through soft laughter.

She giggled upon hearing the funny story.

Nag-mangikli siya nang marinig ang nakakatawang kwento.

Laughter that is quiet or subdued, often expressed in situations where loud laughter is inappropriate.

She couldn't help but giggle in front of her teacher.

Hindi niya mapigilan ang mangikli sa harap ng kanyang guro.

Any soft sound of laughter caused by something amusing.

The children kept giggling while playing.

Ang mga bata ay patuloy na nag-mangikli habang naglalaro.

Root word: 'gikli'

she giggled

signifies someone reacting to something amusing in a quiet manner.

nag-mangikli siya

laughter

A loud sound that comes from the release of air from the lungs due to joy or humor.

tawa

smile

A faint or slight smile that often indicates pleasure.

ngisi

causing trouble or being a nuisance

Don't be a nuisance here, it's like I'm in a war.

Wag kang mangikli dito, para akong nasa giyera.

a secondary person, often a friend or sibling

He was the only one being a nuisance at home, so I let him be.

Siya lang ang nangikli sa akin sa bahay, kaya ako pinabayaan.