Pikat (en. Entice)

pi-kat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The meaning of 'pikat' is to invite or entice.
We need to entice the guests to attend our harvest.
Kailangan nating pikat ang mga bisita upang dumalo sa ating anihan.
Refers to the act of seducing or attracting a person or thing.
His way of speaking is an attraction of his intelligence.
Ang kanyang paraan ng pagsasalita ay pikat ng kanyang talino.
To take steps to attract attention.
He decided to entice the heart of his beloved with his poems.
Nagdesisyon siyang pikat ang puso ng kanyang iniibig sa kanyang mga tula.

Etymology

root word from 'pika'

Common Phrases and Expressions

enticing attention
to see or notice something captivating
pikat ng atensyon

Related Words

enticing
The act of attracting or inviting someone.
hikbi
to entice
A method of encouragement that uses attractive elements.
engganyo

Slang Meanings

charm or allure, usually referring to attractiveness
His charm is really attractive to everyone.
Ang pikat niya ay talagang nakakaakit sa lahat.
to entice or attract someone, often used in a romantic context
How did you attract him, he’s so good-looking!
Paano mo siya pikat, ang guwapo-guwapo niya!
to flirt or to show interest in someone playfully
I saw them flirting with each other at the party.
Nakita ko silang nagpa-pikat sa isa't isa sa party.