Basaang papel (en. Wet paper)

/basaːaŋ paˈpɛl/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of paper that is wet or soaked.
The wet paper is easy to tear.
Ang basaang papel ay madaling mapunit.
Paper that has been used and became wet due to liquid.
Do not put the wet paper in the printer.
Huwag ilagay ang basaang papel sa printer.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'wet' and 'paper'

Common Phrases and Expressions

wet paper
The state of paper that is wet.
basa ang papel

Related Words

paper
A material commonly used for writing or printing.
papel
wet
The condition of being moist or wet.
basa

Slang Meanings

super messy or chaotic
This house is a total mess, it looks like it hasn't been cleaned in a week!
Ang basa ng papel ng bahay na ito, parang hindi nalinis sa loob ng isang linggo!
short or small person
Our buddy is such a little guy, but he has so many stories!
Sobrang basaang papel ng tropa namin, pero ang dami namang kwento!
a dirty or ill-mannered person
Don't be friends with him, he's like trash, he doesn't know how to get along.
Wag ka na makipagkaibigan sa kanya, basaang papel yan, hindi marunong makisama.