Ngikngik (en. Giggling)

/ŋikŋik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that forms laughter or giggle often occurring when someone is happy.
The children giggled while playing in the park.
Ang mga bata ay nagngikngik habang naglalaro sa parke.
An action or movement accompanied by a sound of a smile or laugh.
Because of his imitations, they always giggled.
Dahil sa kanyang mga imitations, lagi silang nagngikngik.
An expression of joy or happiness that occurs in a joyful situation.
It's amusing to see people giggling at a celebration.
Nakakatuwang makita ang mga tao na nagngikngik sa isang kasiyahan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

children's giggle
The sound of children's laughter or joy.
ngikngik ng mga bata

Related Words

laughter
A sound or expression of joy and happiness.
tawa
joy
An emotion that describes happiness and delight.
saya

Slang Meanings

squeaky sound or noise (especially among children)
It sounds like the kids are ngikngik while they're playing outside.
Parang ngikngik yung mga bata habang naglalaro sila sa labas.
shock or surprise
When she saw the results, she ngikngik-ed in shock!
Nang makita niya ang resulta, ngikngik siya sa gulat!