Hampol (en. Sudden blow)

ham-pol

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden hit or strike on an object.
The blow against the wall made a noise.
Ang hampol sa pader ay nagdulot ng ingay.
A type of physical action that results in an indication of pain or injury.
The blow that Juan received was due to an accident.
Ang hampol na natamo ni Juan ay sanhi ng aksidente.
The act of attacking or assaulting a person or object.
His strike against the opponent was unexpected.
Ang hampol niya sa kalaban ay hindi inaasahan.

Etymology

Tagalog language

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow to the face
A physical assault to the face.
hampol sa mukha

Related Words

bruising
A state of having bruises or injuries from being hit.
bugbog
to hurt
The act of causing harm or pain to another person.
saktan

Slang Meanings

Line used jokingly or teasingly.
Levi said, 'You're a hampol now, it's like you weren't my crush back then!'
Sabi ni Levi, 'Hampol ka na, parang di ka naging crush ko noon!'
A term for someone who is overly confident or arrogant.
Jenna, such a hampol, as if she's already pretty!
Si Jenna, hampol na hampol, akala mo ang ganda na niya!
Teasing someone who constantly shows jealousy.
Stop being a hampol, you're getting annoying!
Huwag ka nang hampol, nakakaasar ka na!