kilikili power
- noun
- Philippine
- Her dance showcased incredible kilikili power!
Examples
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The singer's kilikili power kept the audience captivated throughout the concert.
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Judges praised the contestant for his remarkable kilikili power and dynamic stage presence.
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Her kilikili power was undeniable during the final round of the dance competition.
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Do you think he has kilikili power?
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Her kilikili power was undeniable during the final round of the dance competition.
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Judges praised the contestant for his remarkable kilikili power and dynamic stage presence.
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The singer's kilikili power kept the audience captivated throughout the concert.
Synonyms
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1.0
Physical or mental strength to do something
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7.0
Active energy and strong enthusiasm that makes someone take action
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5.3
A strong energy and presence people feel from a person or event
How Charismatic
Surface Forms
Morphology
kilikili + power
The first constituent 'kilikili' has no dictionary meaning and appears to be a culture-specific or slang element, so even a learner who knows 'power' would not be able to derive the expression's specialized sense. Although 'power' contributes a general sense of influence, the core semantic contribution comes from the opaque, non-compositional element, making the phrase unpredictable for B1 learners.
Etymology
Kilikili power may come from the repeated sound kilikili, which feels like a quick, lively beat or playful tickle that makes people move, and power meaning strength. So, it now means a strong, lively energy or 'stage presence' that pulls the audience in and makes them react.