MANILA, Philippines — Eleven Filipino words were added to the Oxford English Dictionary in its March 2025 update. In a commentary posted on its website, the Oxford English Dictionary explained: “Often ...
This March, gigil was added to the Oxford English Dictionary as the newest Filipino word in the Philippine English category. But aside from gigil, 10 more Filipino words made it to the list. They are ...
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially added the Tagalog word "gigil," which describes the intense urge to pinch or squeeze something overwhelmingly cute. This unique emotional response, ...