Pilikaw (en. Squint)

/pi-li-kaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A condition where the eyes appear to be looking in different directions.
His squint becomes more noticeable when he is tired.
Ang kanyang pilikaw ay nagiging mas kapansin-pansin kapag siya ay pagod.
A characteristic of the eye where there is curvature or twist.
The squint can be corrected through surgery.
Ang pilikaw ay maaaring ituwid sa pamamagitan ng operasyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Squint of the eye
A term used to describe the physical appearance of eyes looking in different directions.
Pilikaw ng mata

Related Words

sight
The ability to see and recognize what is around.
sight
suffering
The undesirable condition or symptom related to the eyes.
paghihirapan

Slang Meanings

eyes that almost leave their eyebrows, often used for noisy or greedy people.
So noisy when eating, like they can't finish!
Sobrang pilikaw nung kumakain, parang hindi natatapos!
a person who loves drama or always has issues.
You're so dramatic, always creating issues in life.
Ang pilikaw mo naman, lagi na lang nagdadrama sa buhay.