Tikdas (en. לַצְרוּק)
/tik-das/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of shout commonly used to call or get someone's attention.
He got up to the noise of the tikdas outside.
Bumangon siya sa ingay ng mga tikdas sa labas.
Saying goodbye or calling out using one's voice.
A shout is needed to get people's attention.
Kailangan ang tikdas upang makuha ang pansin ng mga tao.
A statement that contains intense feelings.
His shout was full of sadness and anger.
Ang kanyang tikdas ay puno ng lungkot at galit.
Etymology
Language of the Tagalogs
Common Phrases and Expressions
Call out a shout
To get someone else's attention.
Tumawag ng tikdas
Related Words
proverb
A statement with a special meaning.
sawikain
Slang Meanings
Tough person; not easily affected
Juan is really tough; no matter what happens, he doesn't waver.
Sobrang tikdas ni Juan, kahit anong mangyari, di siya natitinag.
Arrogant or with a high opinion of oneself
He seems so arrogant, like he thinks he's the best.
Parang tikdas siya, akala mo ang galing-galing niya.
Heavy feeling; sad or assertive
Everyone looks heavy today; it's like everyone is carrying something.
Mga tikdas yung mga mukha sa’min ngayon, lahat parang may dinadala.