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    Gapok (en. Flash)

    /ɡa.pok/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A quick movement or grabbing of an object.
    The grabbing of the cellphone from my pocket startled me.
    Ang gapok ng cellphone mula sa bulsa ko ay nagbigay ng takot sa akin.
    An unexpected action of taking someone else's property.
    There are many incidents of theft in public transport vehicles.
    Maraming insidente ng gapok sa mga pampasaherong sasakyan.
    Loss of an item in an undesirable way.
    The theft of school supplies has become rampant in the area.
    Ang gapok ng mga gamit sa paaralan ay naging laganap sa lugar.

    Etymology

    The term 'gapok' originates from the root word 'poko' meaning theft or grabbing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    grabbing fish
    The term for quickly grabbing fish from the water.
    gapok ng isda
    sudden theft
    The unexpected act of stealing.
    gapok na pagnanakaw

    Related Words

    theft
    An event where something is stolen from a person or place.
    nakawan

    Slang Meanings

    the act of lying or deceiving
    Oh no, that might be gapok again, that's not true!
    Hala, baka gapok na naman 'yan, hindi naman totoo 'yan!
    a quick expression of feelings or thoughts
    Wow, your bringas was so gapok earlier, no shame at all!
    Grabe, ang gapok ng bringas mo kanina, walang hiya-hiya!
    speech that is unclear, often for comedic effect
    Your voice is so gapok, like a broken record!
    Ang gapok ng boses mo, parang sirang plaka!