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Root: gigil


gigil is a common word root in the Filipino language.

Meaning of the root gigil:
ROOT DEFINITION:
~ related to being thrilled or having excessive emotion (of anger, or from cuteness or infatuation, etc.)

Gigil Words and Definitions:

Example words using the Filipino / Tagalog root "gigil"

gigil : [noun] gritting of the teeth because of suppressed anger; thrill from inexpressible emotion; overcome with cuteness; cuteness aggression   more... »
gigíl : [adjective] trembling; thrill; thrilling; barely contained emotion; gritting of teeth from emotion; overwhelming emotion; Usually caused by anger, frustration or cuteness.   more... »
nakakagigil : [adjective] causing trembling; causing a thrill; causing barely contained emotion; causing gritting of teeth from emotion; causing an overwhelming emotion; (usually from anger, frustration or cuteness)   more... »
manggigil : [verb] to shake because of strong emotion; to grit one's teeth because of suppressed emotion (typically anger or cuteness)   more... »
panggigigil : [noun] the act of showing an intense eagerness or irresistible urge.; eagerness; urge; fondness; infatuation;   more... »
panggigilan : [verb] to feel thrilled about something   more... »

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