The word Gigil from the Philippine Tagalog language refers to an emotion that makes you clench your fists, grind your teeth, or even squeeze or hold anything you think is cute.
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) has officially recognized two culturally significant terms: Gillier from the Philippines and spice bags from Ireland. Because they have cultural significance and reflect their influence on everyday English, these words are recognized by the OED. Although Gigil represents a strong lovely or dedication in the Philippines, spice bags have dominated Irish fast food restaurants for nearly 20 years.
The word Gigil from the Philippine Tagalog language refers to an emotion that makes you clench your fists, grind your teeth, or even squeeze or hold anything you think is cute.
Spice Bag: A popular Irish takeaway shop consisting of fries, chopped chicken with fried chicken, fried onions, red peppers, chili peppers, and sometimes jalapeno peppers. Usually served with curry paste. According to the OED, Sunflower, a restaurant in Dubin, was the first restaurant to offer takeaway in 2006.
The latest members of Malaysia and Singapore further highlight the region’s close ties to culinary culture. Among them is Kaya Toast, a popular breakfast made from toast, spread with sweet jams made from coconut milk, eggs, sugar and pandan leaves. Fish Head Curry, a fusion dish that combines Chinese and South Indian flavors, cooks a large fish head in a rich tamarind curry. There is also a steamboat, a common dish of meat and vegetables cooked in broth boiled in a hot pot. The tastes and culinary practices of the region are encapsulated in these culinary terms.
Ludraman: originates from the Irish liúdramán, commonly known as Lúdramán, a lan word meaning drowsy or unproductive. In James Joyce’s Ulysses, it is spelled as loodheramaun. OED lists 11 different spellings for the term.
Blaa: The word “blaa” refers to a soft, flour-wrapped white bread roll that is usually associated with Watford. It is believed that the Hugnot immigrants brought bread rolls to the city in the 17th century.
Class: According to the OED, Erin, a character from the famous sitcom Derry Girls, often uses the term “class”, which is a widespread appreciation period. The script of the show is cited in the dictionary entry. Northern English is another dialect that uses it.
Minerals: Irish and West African English still use the term “minerals”, which refers to carbonated soft drinks. According to the OED, the earliest use was in 1893.
