Oct7 i have no words.. wait, i do: ‘gigil.’ Posted on October 7, 2026 by beth Standard owlet — Gigil (Tagalog): The urge to pinch or squeeze something that is unbearably cute. Prononciation: Ghee-gill — image credit: huffington post Discover more from I didn't have my glasses on.... Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Print (Opens in new window) Print Share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky More Share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading...
owlet — Gigil (Tagalog): The urge to pinch or squeeze something that is unbearably cute. Prononciation: Ghee-gill — image credit: huffington post
Oh my…this is so cute. I didn’t know there was a word for that emotion. ‘Gigil’ sounds cute. Wonder if ‘giggle’ is somehow derived from it . LikeLiked by 1 person Reply ↓
it sounds like the perfect word for it and i was wondering that too, it would make sense LikeLike Reply ↓
A new word to me, but the baby Owl is delightful! 🦉
Best wishes, Pete.
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Oh my…this is so cute. I didn’t know there was a word for that emotion. ‘Gigil’ sounds cute. Wonder if ‘giggle’ is somehow derived from it .
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it sounds like the perfect word for it and i was wondering that too, it would make sense
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💕
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That owlet is so cute, Beth 🤩
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in awe, I say “aw”
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Awww ❤️ super cute!
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Love it! And a great pic!
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Amazing to watch them develope from a ball of fluff to a mature and majestic bird.
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