Pailingiling (en. Screaming)
/paɪ.lɪŋ.ˈlɪŋ/
Synonyms
- sigaw
- pagsisigaw
Slang Meanings
A call or shout accompanied by sadness or grief.
I felt like just wailing when I found out he left.
Parang pailingiling lang ako nung nalaman kong umalis siya.
Crying with a mix of sobbing or whispering.
When she got home, I heard her wailing from outside.
Pag-uwi niya, ang pailingiling niya ay narinig ko sa labas.
A form of crying that seems to emphasize one's grievances.
I had to stop myself from wailing in the middle of the crowd.
Pinigilan ko ang sarili kong pailingiling sa gitna ng tao.