Tikom (en. Mute)

/tí.kom/

Slang Meanings

Quiet or not saying anything, often used for people who don't talk.
Brother is always quiet when we talk about problems.
Laging tikom si kuya kapag nag-uusap kami tungkol sa mga problema.
Closing of the mouth, often used when there is an awkward situation.
I wanted to speak, but I just kept quiet because it's embarrassing.
Gusto ko sanang magsalita, pero tikom na lang ako kasi nakakahiya.