‘Gigil’ and More: New Words Added to Oxford Dictionary
28 Mar 2025
‘Gigil’ (pronounced ghee-gill), a word from Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, describes a strong, uncontrollable urge to squeeze or clench something irresistibly cute. Psychologists refer to this feeling as “cute aggression.” The word can be used as both a noun and an adjective, as in: “That puppy is making...
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