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
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!
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.