Pilik (en. Lash)

pi-lik

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A strand or part of hair that grows on the eyelid.
Her lashes are long and thick.
Ang kanyang mga pilik ay mahahaba at makakapal.
Sometimes refers to the number of lashes on the eyes.
The number of lashes on her eyes gives her an extraordinary beauty.
Ang dami ng pilik ng kanyang mata ay nagbibigay sa kanya ng pambihirang ganda.

Etymology

Root word: 'pilì' meaning 'to choose' or 'to select'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

eyelashes
refers to the strands of hair on the eyelid
mga pilik mata

Related Words

eyelid
Part of the eye that covers the lashes.
talukap

Slang Meanings

Attention-seeking; fond of things that are unique or stand out.
Mark is always pilik, always in the spotlight.
Laging may pilik si Mark, palaging nasa spotlight.
Kinda cheesy or corny; not trendy or stereotypical.
Those pilik jokes are just not funny anymore.
Yung mga jokes na pilik, parang hindi na nakakatawa.
Full of heartfelt feelings; excessive appreciation or love.
I have so much love in my heart whenever I'm with you.
Ang dami ng pilik sa puso ko tuwing kasama kita.