Pagukilkil (en. Escape)

/pa.gu.kil.kil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Act of escaping or leaving from a situation or place.
They planned to make an escape from their responsibilities.
Nagplano silang gumawa ng pagukilkil mula sa kanilang mga responsibilidad.
A way of escaping to avoid danger or unpleasant situations.
The escape is often necessary in situations that are unhappy.
Ang pagukilkil ay madalas na kailangan sa mga pagkakataong hindi masaya.
Creating a swift way to distance oneself from an undesirable situation.
The best escape is not getting into trouble.
Ang pinakamahusay na pagukilkil ay ang hindi pagpapakilala sa problema.

Etymology

from the root 'kilkil' meaning to leave or escape quickly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escape from danger
quickly escaping from danger.
pagukilkil sa panganib
swift escape
immediate escape from a situation.
mabilis na pagukilkil

Related Words

refuge
A place or situation that can be used as an escape reference.
takbuhan
escape
The act of distancing oneself from a situation or effort to avoid problems.
pagtakas

Slang Meanings

adventure or events that have a bit of excitement
Life here in Manila is such a pagukilkil, it feels like a rollercoaster!
Sobrang pagukilkil ng buhay dito sa Manila, parang rollercoaster!
simple events that bring joy
Our outings during the vacation were full of pagukilkil.
Ang mga lakad namin noong bakasyon ay puno ng pagukilkil.
entertaining or funny stories
The pagukilkil he shares always makes me laugh.
Yung mga ibinabahaging pagukilkil sa kanya ay lagi akong napapatawa.