Pagsiklab (en. Flare-up)
/pagsikˈlab/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden rise of heat or flame.
The flare-up of the fire caused fear among the people nearby.
Ang pagsiklab ng apoy ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao sa paligid.
A sudden outbreak of anger or conflict.
The flare-up of conflict between the two groups became big news.
Ang pagsiklab ng hidwaan sa pagitan ng dalawang grupo ay naging malaking balita.
Etymology
The term 'pagsiklab' originates from the word 'siklab', meaning to flare up or burst into flames.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flare-up of anger
the sudden rise of emotion that causes a reaction.
pagsiklab ng galit
uncontainable flare-up
a flare-up that is hard to control.
mapigilang pagsiklab
Related Words
flare
The flare is the process that describes the release of fire or heat.
siklab
vigor
Vigor is related to the energy or strength caused by a response or event.
sigla
Slang Meanings
sudden anger or cursing
It's like the flare-up of a fire, Jomar got angry all of a sudden.
Parang pagsiklab lang ng apoy, biglang nagalit si Jomar.
explosion of feelings
When he found out the truth, it was like an explosion in his heart.
Nung nalaman niya ang totoo, parang pagsiklab ang nangyari sa puso niya.
intensity of reaction
His reaction to the news was so shocking.
Ang pagsiklab niya sa balita ay sobrang nakaka-shock.