Nakaikid (en. Retreating)

na-kai-kid

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The condition of being in a state of retreat.
There was a retracing meeting to discuss the issues.
Nagkaroon ng nakaikid na pagpupulong upang talakayin ang mga isyu.
verb
The act of retreating.
He retreated from the battle out of fear.
Nakaikid siya mula sa labanan pagkatapos ng takot.

Etymology

From the word 'ikid' which means retreating or moving back.

Common Phrases and Expressions

retreating step
Step indicating retreat.
nakaikid na hakbang

Related Words

ikid
A term referring to retreat.
ikid

Slang Meanings

got caught or interrupted by someone else
I got caught in the session with the gang earlier, I didn’t know there were others there.
Nakaikid ako sa session ng tropa kanina, hindi ko alam na may iba palang nandun.
joined or caught up in a situation
I joined their conversation, it seemed like there was some tension brewing.
Nakaikid ako sa usapan nila, tila may init na nagaganap.