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  • Gigil: The Filipino Word for Love and Affection

    Gigil: The Filipino Word for Love and Affection

    Lost in Translation – 4 Introduction: What is “Gigil” in Filipino culture? Have you ever seen a baby or a cute animal and felt an almost uncontrollable urge to pinch or squeeze them? Or maybe you’ve experienced it with a loved one who makes your heart burst with affection? That feeling is called “Gigil,” a…