Pikadura (en. Tickle)

/pika'dura/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of activity that causes a slight sensation on the skin usually resulting in laughter.

The tickling of his fingers delighted the child.

Ang pikadura ng kanyang mga daliri ay nagpasaya sa bata.

A playfulness that may result from merriment or joking.

Tickling is often seen in children when they are playing.

Ang pikadura ay karaniwang nakikita sa mga bata kapag sila ay naglalaro.

Derived from the words 'pika' and 'dura' which imply a playful or teasing action.

Endless tickling

A form of enjoyment that has no end.

Pikadurang walang hanggan

tickle

An action that causes a joyful feeling.

pika

release

A term that describes movement associated with comfort or joy.

dura

Jibber-jabber (talking nonsense or not serious)

He's always just jibber-jabbering, none of what he's saying makes sense.

Lagi siya lang nag-pikadura, wala namang laman yung sinasabi niya.

Flattery (giving compliments or boasting to the conversation partner)

I wish everyone could do that, he's just full of flattery when talking to his friends.

Sana all, ganyan siya, puro pikadura lang ang nagsasalita sa mga tropa niya.

Gossip (telling stories or rumors)

Of course, no one else was listening, he was just gossiping to me.

Siyempre, wala namang ibang nakikinig, puro pikadura lang ang sinasabi niya sa akin.