Maniktik (en. To assemble (stories))

/ma.nik.tik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The ability to invent stories or narrate amusingly.
He is good at assembling stories for his friends.
Mahusay siyang maniktik ng mga kwento sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
The act of constructing or connecting ideas or feelings.
He tried to assemble a message for his loved one.
Sinubukan niyang maniktik ng isang mensahe para sa kanyang mahal sa buhay.
Focusing on details to create a better story or presentation.
The assembly of his presentations is truly impressive.
Ang maniktik ng kanyang mga presentation ay talagang kahanga-hanga.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to assemble a story
to invent or narrate a story combining truth and humor
maniktik ng kwento

Related Words

narrative
A recounting or story that narrates an event.
salaysay

Slang Meanings

A person who is very frugal
Jay is so tight-fisted, he barely takes any food.
Sobrang maniktik ni Jay, kahit sa pagkain kaunti lang kinukuha.
Always observing or listening to others to keep up
Lisa is such a nosy person, she always hangs around the group to see what's happening.
Si Lisa maniktik yan, lagi siyang nakadikit sa grupo para makita kung ano'ng nangyayari.