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    Tikin (en. Permit)

    ti-kin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A permit granted for a particular action.
    You need to obtain a permit before building a house.
    Kailangan mong kumuha ng tikin bago magtayo ng bahay.
    A document or form containing official permission.
    He showed his permit to the authorities.
    Ipinakita niya ang kanyang tikin sa mga awtoridad.

    Etymology

    derived from the word Uhay from Malay meaning permission or issue.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to get a permit
    to apply for permission
    kumuha ng tikin
    no permit yet
    no permission to proceed
    wala pang tikin

    Related Words

    license
    A type of permit allowing a person to engage in a specific activity.
    lisensya
    permission
    The act of allowing or granting the right to do something.
    pahintulot

    Slang Meanings

    taster
    Dude, you're always the one tasting my food.
    Pare, ikaw na lang lagi ang taga-tikim sa mga pagkain ko.
    life of the party
    You're always caught out at night; you're the life of the party!
    Lagi kang nahuli sa gabi, ikaw yung taga-tikim ng buhay sa mga party!
    to show off one's face
    She became famous, so she can't help but show off her face on social media.
    Naging sikat siya, kaya hindi niya maiwasang tikin ang mukha sa social media.