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Kidlat

Kidlat is a word in the Filipino language, especially Tagalog, meaning lightning. It refers to the bright electrical discharge produced during a storm. The related term kulog denotes thunder, while kidlat emphasizes the light itself rather than the sound. In everyday language, kidlat is used metaphorically to describe sudden, powerful, or dynamic action, and it is often invoked in poetry and prose to convey energy or speed.

Beyond its meteorological meaning, kidlat appears as a cultural motif in the Philippines. It is used as

a
nickname
or
stage
name
to
suggest
agility
or
an
electrifying
presence,
and
it
may
appear
in
fiction
and
media
as
a
symbol
of
power,
danger,
or
rapid
change.
The
exact
usage
varies
by
region
and
era,
reflecting
the
country’s
tropical
climate
and
its
storytelling
traditions.