kilikili
kilikíli with stress marks
armpit
Usage Note
Kilikili is the everyday Tagalog word for armpit. It is also the ticklish spot under the arm — tickling someone there is called 'kikiliin ang kilikili.' Deodorant ads and personal hygiene products frequently reference kilikili in Filipino media.
Examples
" Hinuhugasan ko ang aking kilikili. "
Natural Translation
I wash my armpit.
Literal Translation
Washing I the my armpit.
" Masakit ang kanang kilikili ni Ben. "
Natural Translation
Ben's right armpit is painful.
Literal Translation
Painful the right armpit of Ben.
" Tuwing tag-init, mas madalas akong magpalit ng damit dahil agad na pinagpapawisan ang aking kilikili. "
Natural Translation
During summer, I change clothes more often because my armpits sweat right away.
Literal Translation
Every summer, more often I change of clothes because immediately sweats the my armpit.
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