Hampasan (en. Blow)
/hampasan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of strong impact or strike.
The blow of the wind brought a severe storm.
Ang hampasan ng hangin ay nagdala ng matinding unos.
A fierce confrontation or fight that causes physical harm.
The clash between the opposing groups quickly reached the hospital.
Ang hampasan ng mga grupong nagtutunggali ay agarang umabot sa ospital.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'hampas' which means 'to hit' or 'to strike'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
blow of the storm
A strong combination of wind and rain.
hampasan ng unos
Related Words
hit
The act of striking or hitting something or someone.
hampas
punch
A type of blow using the fist.
suntok
Slang Meanings
A punch or kick that's stronger than usual.
Wow, your hits are something else; you guys are like boxers!
Grabe, ang hampasan niyo naman, para kayong mga boxer!
Showing anger or rage, often through physical pain.
That fight seems to have a lot of pent-up anger behind it.
Ang hampasan na iyon, mukhang maraming sama ng loob.
A peculiar fight or playful tussle in accordance with jokes.
Why does your fight look like just a playful tussle? I'm just here laughing!
Bakit parang hampasan lang ang laban niyo? Tawa na lang ako dito!