Pagkarigkarig (en. Sobbing)

/paɡ.ka.riɡ.ka.riɡ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The presence of painful emotion that produces sound from crying.
She got upset and started sobbing in front of her friend.
Nagalit siya at nagsimula nang pagkarigkarig sa harap ng kanyang kaibigan.
An emphasized act of crying in response to sadness or pain.
Sobbing indicates deep sadness.
Ang pagkarigkarig ay nagpapahiwatig ng malalim na kalungkutan.
Expression of emotion through loud sobs.
Clara's sobbing could be heard from another room.
Ang pagkarigkarig ni Clara ay maririnig mula sa ibang silid.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'karig', which means 'laugh' or 'saying'; 'pagkarigkarig' refers to the process of sobbing or crying with sound.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Sobbing cry
A type of crying filled with emotion, usually for sadness.
Iyak ng pagkarigkarig

Related Words

sob
A soft sound coming from crying.
hikbi
tear
The liquid that comes from the eyes while crying.
luha

Slang Meanings

being in joy or happiness in life
Wow, my life is amazing right now, it feels like there's always joy!
Grabe, ang saya ng buhay ko ngayon, parang laging may pagkarigkarig!
hype or excitement in a situation
The vibe of the people at the concert, you can't miss it!
Ang pagkarigkarig ng mga tao sa concert, hindi mo mapapalampas!
that feeling of being driven to do something
Every weekend, I always feel that urge to explore!
Tuwing weekend, laging may pagkarigkarig na gusto kong mag-explore!