The expression is called — Gigil The Oxford English Dictionary has included a list of “untranslatable” words from other languages — without English equivalents — and gigil is one among them.

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, address ...

Gigil (pronounced ghee-gill) is among the latest words to be added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED). Originating from Tagalog, the language of the Philippines, gigil describes what ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has expanded its vocabulary by including several “untranslatable” words from Southeast Asia, offering English speakers new ways to express feelings ...

The Oxford English Dictionary adds new words like 'gigil,' 'alamak,' 'kaya toast,' and 'videoke,' highlighting global influences and untranslatable terms from the Philippines and Southeast Asia.

A series of new words have been added to the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) in its latest update – including eight Hiberno-English words, 11 Philippine-English words and 11 South African terms.

New words from around the world have been added to the Oxford Dictionary as they have become so commonplace in the English language. These terms are 'untranslatable', meaning they do not have an ...

The Oxford English Dictionary has added new untranslatable words from South East Asia.

The iconic South African expression 'yoh' has officially landed in the Oxford English Dictionary, bringing with it a host of cultural significance.

Gay rights activists during Ireland’s referendum on same-sex marriage. The word ‘cisgender’ has gained validity by being included in the Oxford English Dictionary (PA) ...

The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has added seven new Korean words, including “dalgona” and “maknae”. According to the OED’s website on Tuesday, the words “noraebang,” “hyung ...

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