Gulilat (en. To startle)

/ɡuˈli.lat/

Synonyms

a surprise or shocking joke

He said he was going to throw a party at home but it was just a gulilat!

Sabi niya, magpapa-party siya sa bahay pero gulilat lang pala yun!

an unexpected surprise

When he gave me a gift, I was really gulilat!

Nung nagbigay siya ng regalo, talagang gulilat ako!

a sudden shock or surprise

When I saw him in front of me, I was really gulilat!

Nang makita ko siya sa harap ko, gulilat talaga ako!