Gulpi (en. Blow)

/ɡul.pi/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick and intense hit or blow.
He received a blow from the match.
Nakakuha siya ng gulpi mula sa laban.
A type of pain that is not permanent.
This is not a serious blow, so no treatment is needed.
Hindi ito seryosong gulpi, kaya't hindi kailangan ng gamutan.
verb
The act of occasionally hitting or hurting.
Hit him with caution.
Gulpin mo siya nang may pag-iingat.
The act of performing a sudden action intended to harm.
Hit the one at fault!
Gulpiin mo ang may kasalanan!

Etymology

It originates from the root words 'gupit' or 'gulat,' meaning to hit or to be hurt.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to receive a blow
to bump into or get hurt due to a mistake or fight
magtamo ng gulpi

Related Words

punch
A physical act of striking with the hand.
suntok
slap
A quick hit using the hand.
sampal

Slang Meanings

piled punches or beaten up
Yesterday, there was a brawl in the barangay; everyone snatched the soup from my boo.
Kahapon, nagkaroon ng gulpi sa barangay; lahat ay nangupit ng sinigang sa lalabs ko.
destroyed or slashed
The devastation of that storm left shattered houses and uprooted trees.
Ang gulpi ng bagyong iyon ay nag-iwan ng mga sirang bahay at punong nabuwal.
onslaught or attack
After a brawl, we need to call for help from the police.
Pagkatapos ng isang gulpi, kailangan nating humingi ng tulong sa pulis.