While gigil is most commonly associated with an intense emotional reaction to cute babies or animals, its usage has spread far beyond its Filipino roots. The word is now seen in viral memes, social ...

There’s actually a Filipino word for that: gigil, which just made its official entry to the renowned Oxford English Dictionary (OED). The OED defines gigil asis a noun that pertains to the ...

The Oxford English Dictionary added 42 new words borrowed from other languages, including gigil, a Tagalog expression for witnessing something adorable. By Gina Cherelus Need a word to emphasize ...

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Find out what they are If you’ve ever felt an overwhelming urge to squeeze a baby’s chubby cheeks or tightly hug a fluffy puppy, there’s now a word for it in the Oxford English Dictionary: gigil.

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New words from around the world have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) for the first time as its creators say their usage has become so commonplace in the language. These are several ...

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