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    Patiki (en. Mole)

    /pa'tiki/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of small animal with dark fur, commonly found underground.
    The mole is often confused in gardens.
    Ang patiki ay madalas na naguguluhan sa mga hardin.
    An animal that burrows tunnels underground.
    The mole is capable of opening tunnels in the ground.
    Ang patiki ay may kakayahang magbukas ng mga tunel sa lupa.
    A large group of moles is called a 'colony'.
    The colony of moles can be seen beside the river.
    Ang koloni ng mga patiki ay makikita sa tabi ng ilog.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'pati' meaning to enter.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to mole the ground
    Investigate or search for things buried underground that may be hidden by moles.
    patikikin ang lupa

    Related Words

    ground
    The ground that the mole traverses.
    lupa
    tunnel
    The burrows made by moles.
    tune

    Slang Meanings

    A guy who is a player or someone who loves to date.
    Mark really is a patiki, always with a new crush.
    Parang patiki talaga si Mark, laging may bagong nililigawan.
    A person who seems decent on the outside but has a different attitude inside.
    He looks fine on the outside, but when you're a patiki, it's a whole different story.
    Sige lang siya sa panlabas, pero 'pag patiki ka na, ibang kwento na.
    Easily swayed or too soft-hearted.
    Oh come on, you're being such a patiki, just listening to the drama.
    Ay naku, patiki ka na naman, nakikinig lang sa kwentong drama.