The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added several "untranslatable" words, including 'gigil,' a Tagalog term describing intense cuteness. These new words, from diverse global regions ...

Gigil, a Philippine word added to the Oxford English Dictionary, decribes the feeling we get when we see someone or something cute Ever found yourself speechless in the presence of overwhelming ...

Oxford has just added “gigil” to its list of accepted English words, further cementing our invaluable contributions to the language. It joins other flippant sisters like “kilig” and ...

Columnist's note: Of the many words in Philippine English that made it to the Oxford English Dictionary, nothing has probably received as much attention, locally and globally, as "gigil" in 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 ...

History is made as GIGIL becomes first Filipino independent creative agency to win Independent Agency of the Year at ADFEST 2025 GIGIL has once again proven that effectiveness and creativity go ...

MANILA, Philippines — Pasok ang “gigil” sa mga bagong salitang Pilipino sa Oxford English Dictionary. “Gigil is a feeling we get when we see someone or something cute, a feeling so intense ...

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 ...

Well, there's now a word in the OED for it. 'Gigil' (pronounced ghee-gill) is an "untranslatable" word taken from the Philippines' Tagalog language. It is defined as a "feeling caused by anger ...

Binibining Marikit' actor Kevin Dasom has a mindful answer when asked about what makes him "gigil" right now. The Oxford English Dictionary ... This is my first teleserye in the Philippines and I'm ...