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    Manlilingkis (en. Hugger)

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    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of hugging or approaching closely.
    He is a hugger who loves to embrace his friends.
    Siya ay isang manlilingkis na mahilig yumakap sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
    Approaching a person with intense emotions.
    The hugger came close to his beloved.
    Ang manlilingkis ay malapit na naglapit sa kanyang minamahal.
    Wrapping or circling around an object or person.
    The hugger continued to circle around the tree.
    Ang manlilingkis ay patuloy na umikot sa paligid ng puno.

    Etymology

    from the root word 'likis' meaning 'to hug or approach closely'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Let's hug each other
    To gather together or bond in a joyful manner.
    Tayo'y maglilingkis

    Related Words

    hug
    A way of showing love or care.
    yakap

    Slang Meanings

    To be gossiping or spreading rumors.
    He might be gossiping about us regarding their relationship.
    Baka manlilingkis siya sa atin tungkol sa relasyon nila.
    To pry or seek information.
    My friends said he would pry as soon as he sees us.
    Sabi ng mga kaibigan ko, manlilingkis daw siya sa sandaling makita tayo.
    To eavesdrop or eavesdrop in a conversation.
    I was eavesdropping on the conversations and they talked about nothing.
    Naka-‘manlilingkis’ ako sa mga usapan at napag-usapan ang wala.