Patiktik (en. Hint)

pa-tik-tik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A small sign or indication used to identify or capture attention.
The hint he gave me provided an idea about what he wanted.
Ang patiktik na ibinigay niya ay nagbigay sa akin ng ideya tungkol sa kanyang nais.
Indicates a subtle flow of information or signals.
You need a hint to know what you should do next.
Kailangan mo ng patiktik upang malaman kung ano ang dapat mong gawin sa susunod na hakbang.
May refer to a manifestation or symptom of a hidden problem.
I noticed the signs that alerted me to a possible illness.
Nakita ko ang mga patiktik na nagbigay alam sa akin sa posible kong sakit.

Etymology

From the root word 'tik' meaning 'to measure or to stop.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

with a hint of
having some light or signal that can be followed or approached.
may patiktik na

Related Words

indication
A person or thing that provides information or a signal of something.
pahiwatig

Slang Meanings

a trendy or popular thing
The new trendy song is everyone's favorite.
Ang bagong patiktik na kanta ay ang paborito ng lahat.
a quick or cheap way
I found a quick way to save on transportation fees.
Nakahanap ako ng patiktik para makatipid sa pamasahe.
cool gadgets or devices
I always update my home with trendy gadgets.
Lagi akong nag-a-update ng mga patiktik na gadgets sa bahay.