Panghihibok (en. Tremor)

pang-hi-hi-bok

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of conveying doubt or fear to a person or situation.
The residents felt the tremor in the air before the volcano erupted.
Naramdaman ng mga residente ang panghihibok sa hangin bago pumutok ang bulkan.
A physical movement or shake causing disturbance.
There was a tremor in his voice that showed his nervousness.
Mayroong panghihibok sa kanyang boses na nagpapakita ng kanyang kaba.
Sometimes refers to a condition causing tremors or shakes.
The tremor could be a sign of a serious health condition.
Ang panghihibok ay maaaring senyales ng isang malubhang kondisyon sa kalusugan.

Etymology

from the word 'hibok' meaning 'tremor' or 'jolt' and the prefix 'pang-' indicating action or process

Common Phrases and Expressions

felt the tremor
the experience of fear or anxiety
naramdaman ang panghihibok

Related Words

tremor
a term for shaking or jolting caused by external force
hibok

Slang Meanings

to debate or have a discussion with someone
All they do on Facebook is just arguing, no substance.
Puro panghihibok lang ang ginagawa niya sa Facebook, walang konkreto.
giving an opinion that's off-topic
His comments are pointless, no one even asked him.
Walang saysay ang panghihibok niya sa mga hindi naman siya tinatanong.