Pangilabutan (en. Creeping sensation)

/paŋ.i.la.bu.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sensation that commonly causes unease or fear.
He felt a creeping sensation while walking in the dark alley.
Nagkaroon siya ng pangilabutan habang naglalakad sa madilim na eskinita.
Feeling of discomfort commonly expressed through chills.
Ghost stories give me a creeping sensation.
Ang mga kwento ng multo ay nagdudulot ng pangilabutan sa akin.
A feeling of an unexpected intent that may cause danger.
He felt a creeping sensation as if someone was following him.
Naramdaman niya ang pangilabutan na parang may sumusunod sa kanya.

Etymology

Originating from the root word 'ilab' meaning 'to feel' or 'sensation'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has creeping sensation
indicating an unusual sensation or feeling of fear.
may pangilabutan
confused and feels a creeping sensation
indicating a feeling of unease accompanied by fear.
naguguluhan at may pangilabutan

Related Words

chills
A feeling of fear that causes shivers.
kilabot
fear
An emotion resulting from threats or danger.
takot

Slang Meanings

exciting or thrilling
Wow, their sweet moments are so thrilling! It’s just so touching!
Grabe, yung mga sweet moments nila, ang pangilabutan! Sobrang nakaka-touch!
like a thrill from fear
When I saw him there, I felt a thrill, but I still took the chance to get to know him.
Nung nakita ko na nandiyan siya, parang pangilabutan ako, pero kinuha ko pa rin yung pagkakataon na makilala siya.