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    Pangaakit (en. Enticing)

    /paŋˈa.kit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The act of enticing or piquing interest in a person.
    He used charm to get everyone's attention in the meeting.
    Gumamit siya ng pangaakit upang makuha ang atensyon ng lahat sa pulong.
    A manner of behavior that invites enjoyment or interest.
    Her charm attracts many people.
    Ang kanyang pangaakit ay nakakaakit sa maraming tao.
    Steps taken to be liked by another person.
    Because of her allure, many fell for her.
    Dahil sa kanyang pangaakit, maraming naligaw sa kanyang puso.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'akit' meaning 'to entice' or 'to attract'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heart's allure
    The ability to attract someone's feelings.
    pangaakit ng puso
    providing allure
    Doing something that attracts others.
    nagbibigay ng pangaakit

    Related Words

    entice
    The process of attracting or gaining interest.
    akit
    charm
    A natural quality that attracts other people.
    charm

    Slang Meanings

    flirting
    There she goes again, flirting with her crush, so cute!
    Ayun, pangaakit na naman siya sa crush niya, sobrang cute!
    talk that raises interest
    Before, he flirted with me using sweet talk.
    Dati, nag-pangaakit siya sa akin gamit ang mga sweet talk.
    courtship with teasing
    No wonder he's getting close, just flirting with me!
    Kaya pala siya lumalapit, pangaakit lang sa akin!