Nakakikilabot (en. Causing goosebumps)

/na-ka-ki-ki-labot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates a feeling of fear or shock that causes goosebumps on the skin.

This story is so creepy that I can't forget it.

Ang kwentong ito ay nakakikilabot at hindi ko ito makalimutan.

Evokes intense emotion in anyone who hears or sees it.

The intense sound of her voice is chilling.

Ang matinding tunog ng kanyang boses ay nakakikilabot.

Indicates alarm or concern caused by a situation.

The news about the storm is alarming to the people.

Ang balita tungkol sa bagyo ay nakakikilabot sa mga tao.

Combination of the word 'kikilabot' with the prefix 'na' indicating current state.

thrilling and chilling

Indicates intense emotions combining excitement and fear.

nakakakilig at nakakikilabot

chill

Feeling of fear or shock that results in goosebumps.

kikilabot

fear

An emotion experienced when there is a threat or danger.

takot

super creepy

Juan's story about the ghost is really chilling!

Yung kwento ni Juan tungkol sa multo, nakakikilabot talaga!

deafening fear

When I was walking alone in the dark alley, I felt chilling fear.

Nung naglalakad ako mag-isa sa madilim na eskinita, nakakikilabot ang pakiramdam ko.

strange feeling

It feels like I have an unseen company, it's chilling!

Parang may kasama akong hindi ko nakikita, nakakikilabot!