kilig

English

Etymology

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Adjective

kilig

  1. (Philippines) excited; thrilled

Karao

Noun

kilig

  1. edge (of rivers, tables, paper, etc.)

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-Malayo-Polynesian *kilig (shudder).

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: ki‧lig
  • IPA(key): /kiˈliɡ/, [kɪˈliɡ]
  • Rhymes: -iɡ

Noun

kilíg (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜒᜎᜒᜄ᜔)

  1. shiver, shudder, thrill, or frisson from excitement, usually from romantic experiences
  2. (loosely) blush due to excitement especially romantic stimulation
  3. (loosely) butterflies in one's stomach due to excitement
  4. (obsolete) trembling of the body due to snakebite

Derived terms

  • ikilig
  • kiligin
  • makilig

See also

Adjective

kilíg (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜒᜎᜒᜄ᜔)

  1. excited or thrilled especially by a romantic experience
    Synonym: kinilig

Further reading

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