Tikan (en. Tapeworm)

/ˈtikan/

Synonyms

Having an interest or attraction to someone.

I have a crush on her; she looks so beautiful.

May tikan ako sa kanya, parang ang ganda-ganda niya.

Having a fleeting infatuation or admiration that is not serious.

He said it was just a crush, there’s no seriousness.

Sabi niya, tikan lang daw yun, wala namang seriousness.

Often used to describe young people who like each other.

Marco and her have a crush; they’re super sweet!

Sila ni Marco may tikan, super sweet pa!