Panghihilakbot (en. Creep)
pa-nghi-hi-lak-bot
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A strong fear or dread.
He felt a creep while walking down the dark road.
Nagkaroon siya ng panghihilakbot habang naglalakad sa madilim na daan.
A feeling of intense fear or surprise.
The creep caused by the story lingered in his mind.
Ang panghihilakbot na dulot ng kwento ay nanatili sa kanyang isip.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'hilakbot' which means fear or dread.
Common Phrases and Expressions
has a creep
causes fear or dread
may panghihilakbot
Related Words
creep
A feeling of fear or awe, often associated with horror stories.
hilakbot
Slang Meanings
fear or fright that one feels
Wow, that story gave me chills!
Grabe, yung kwentong yun nagbigay sa akin ng panghihilakbot!
sudden fear or chills caused by something
That night, while I was walking, it suddenly rained and I got chills.
Nang gabi na yun, habang naglalakad ako, biglang bumuhos ang ulan at nagkaroon ako ng panghihilakbot.