Tilabsikan (en. Sudden movement)

/ti.lap.si.kan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action that describes a sudden movement or shift that may cause confusion.
There was a sudden movement at the agency when the news about the project arrived.
Nagkaroon ng tilabsikan sa ahensya nang dumating ang balita tungkol sa proyekto.
An unexpected event that causes shock.
His sudden move frightened those present.
Ang kanyang tilabsikan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga naroroon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sudden eruption of emotions
sudden display of emotions that is confused or turmoil.
tilabsikan ng damdamin

Related Words

tilab
A condition of being hairy or covered with grass.
tilab

Slang Meanings

laughingstock
Wow, he's the laughingstock of everyone at the corner again!
Grabe, siya na naman ang tilabsikan ng mga tao sa kanto!
a joke
Why does he look like that? He always seems like a joke!
Bakit ganyan ang itsura niya? Parang tilabsikan lagi!
show-off
I’m tired of those show-offs in class who always try to be the center of attention.
Sawa na ako sa tilabsikan na mga pabibo sa klase.