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    Tikab (en. Tikka)

    tí-kab

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A group or gathering of people coming together for an activity or event.
    My friends gathered for a tikab.
    Ang mga kaibigan ko ay nagtipun-tipon para sa isang tikab.
    A break or time for enjoyment.
    We set aside time for a tikab after a tough week.
    Naglaan kami ng oras para sa isang tikab matapos ang mahirap na linggo.
    An occasion filled with joy and celebration.
    Their wedding was a huge tikab.
    Ang kasal nila ay isang napakalaking tikab.

    Etymology

    The word 'tikab' comes from a root meaning 'pleasure' or 'rest'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    hold a tikab
    to conduct a celebration or gathering
    magdaos ng tikab
    join the tikab
    to participate in a celebration or gathering
    sumama sa tikab

    Related Words

    community celebration
    A type of tikab conducted for the public or community.
    kasiyahang bayan
    feast
    A gathering of food and joy.
    salusalo

    Slang Meanings

    Source of trouble or hassle for others.
    It looks like you're the one who started the mess, because you're the troublemaker!
    Parang ikaw na naman ang nagsimula ng gulo, ikaw kasi ang tikab eh!
    A person who brings bad luck.
    Don't be friends with him, because he's the bringer of bad luck in our group.
    Huwag kang makipagkaibigan sa kanya, dahil siya ang tikab ng malas sa aming grupo.