tiklop
tiklóp with stress marks
to fold or pleat; back off (slang)
Usage Note
Tiklop literally means to fold or crease fabric or paper. In contemporary slang, particularly online, 'nag-tiklop' means to back down, give up, or admit defeat in an argument or confrontation. This second sense has become very widespread among younger Filipinos.
Examples
" Tiklupin mo ang damit. "
Natural Translation
Fold the clothes.
Literal Translation
Fold you the clothes.
" May tiklop ang aking papel. "
Natural Translation
My paper has a fold.
Literal Translation
Has fold the my paper.
" Akala ng lahat matigas siya sa pagtatalo, pero biglang nag-tiklop nang ipakita ang malinaw na ebidensya laban sa kanya. "
Natural Translation
Everyone thought he was tough in the argument, but he suddenly backed down when clear evidence against him was shown.
Literal Translation
Thought of all tough he in arguing, but suddenly backed-down when shown the clear evidence against to him.
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