Apiapihan (en. Gossip)

/apiˈapiːhan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of gossip or talk, usually about other people.
A lot of gossip surfaced in the barangay about the fiesta.
Maraming apiapihan ang naglalabasan sa barangay tungkol sa fiesta.
The presence of news or information that is not yet certain.
Avoid listening to gossip, you might stray from the truth.
Iwasan mong makinig sa mga apiapihan, baka ikaw ay maligaw ng landas.

Etymology

Tagalog word related to social interaction with people.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Here comes the gossip again!
There are conversations or gossip that have started again.
Apiapihan na naman!

Related Words

gossiper
A person who likes to intervene or listen to gossip.
tsismoso
accuser
A person who likes to make accusations based on gossip.
bintangero

Slang Meanings

Hey, mom?
Are you feeling like a mom today?
Apiapihan ka ba today?
I’ll include you in our close friendship.
I’ll submit you to our close friendship.
Submit kita sa apiapihan natin.
You’re like a parent to me, bro.
You’re like a parent to me, brother.
Parang apiapihan kita, kapatid.