Tibok (en. Throb)
ti-bok
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A pulse or flow of blood in a part of the body.
I can feel the throb of my heart as I am excited.
Nararamdaman ko ang tibok ng aking puso habang ako'y excited.
The beating or impact of something with force.
Because of the throb of the drum, I can't help but dance.
Dahil sa tibok ng tambol, hindi ko maiwasan ang pagsayaw.
verb
To perform a movement that hits or thrums.
Throb the glass to check if it is strong.
Tibokin mo ang salamin para malaman kung ito ay matibay.
Etymology
N/A
Common Phrases and Expressions
throb of the heart
the in-and-out flow of blood in the heart that signifies life or emotion.
tibok ng puso
Related Words
pulsation
The cycle or flow of blood in the veins.
pulsasyon
Slang Meanings
pleading or a desire to be with someone
My heart beats wildly for him/her even though we are far apart.
Tibok na tibok yung puso ko sa kanya kahit magkalayo kami.
feelings or attraction towards someone
Even though we didn’t talk, there’s a connection between us.
Kahit hindi kami nag-usap, may tibok na nag-uugnay sa amin.
a moment of falling in love
When I first saw him/her, it felt like my heart flew!
Nung una akong makakita sa kanya, parang ang tibok ng puso ko ay lumipad!