Umagikik (en. To cackle)

/umɑɡɪkɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A type of laughter or noise associated with a joyful situation.
She cackled with joy when she won the prize.
Umagikik siya sa tuwa nang makuha niya ang premyo.
The sound produced by rapid coughing or laughing.
The people cackled at that show.
Umagikik ang mga tao sa palabas na iyon.
Expression of joy through a high-pitched voice.
The children cackled while playing.
Ang mga bata ay umagikik habang naglalaro.

Etymology

Originates from the root 'agikik' meaning to laugh or make noise.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Cackled with joy.
Laughter caused by extreme happiness.
Umagikik mula sa saya.

Related Words

smile
A form of expression through a smiling face.
ngisi
laughter
The sound or act arising from the expression of happiness.
katawa

Slang Meanings

lying without realizing it
He keeps on umagikik, he doesn't know I'm already catching on.
Lagi na lang siyang umagikik, di niya alam na nahuhuli na ako.
seems like it's starting but not serious
Our relationship feels like umagikik, it's just all fun.
Parang umagikik lang ang relasyon namin, puro laro lang.
being cute or just playing around
He's not serious, he's just umagikik with her.
Hindi naman siya seryoso, umagikik lang siya sa kanya.