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    Tilis (en. Spike)

    /tɪ.lɪs/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A sharp object usually attached to something.
    The spike of the thorn is painful to the skin.
    Ang tilis ng tinik ay masakit sa balat.
    An anatomical body part that is sharp.
    The spike of the shrimp can be tough when preparing food.
    Ang tilis ng hipon ay maging mahirap sa paghahanda ng pagkain.
    To pierce or puncture something.
    Due to the spike, his shoe developed a hole.
    Dahil sa tilis, nagkaroon ng butas ang kanyang sapatos.

    Etymology

    Tagalog language

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    thorn spikes
    pain or danger caused by sharp food or topic.
    tilis ng tinik

    Related Words

    sharp
    Has a pointed end or part.
    matulis

    Slang Meanings

    attempt to deceive
    He told me he loves me, but it seems like he has a tilt towards someone else!
    Sabi niya mahal niya ako, pero parang may tilis siya sa ibang tao!
    non-serious relationship
    We just broke up, so our status is just a tilt right now.
    Kaka-break lang namin, kaya tilis lang ang status namin ngayon.
    speaking in non-straightforward manner
    My friend talks a lot of tilt about this matter, not being truthful.
    Ang daming tilis ng kaibigan ko sa bagay na ito, di matotoo.