Hipan (en. Blow)

/hɪˈpan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action related to blowing air onto something.
Blow on the fire to make it stronger.
Hipan mo ang apoy upang ito'y lumakas.
Producing a sound by blowing into something.
Blow into the trumpet to make music.
Hipan mo ang trumpeta upang makagawa ng musika.

Etymology

As a Tagalog word, 'hipan' comes from the root word 'hip' which means 'to blow' or 'to hit'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow of the wind
to feel the cool air
hipan ng hangin

Related Words

strike
An act of hitting or striking something forcefully.
hampas

Slang Meanings

Sucking or kissing private parts of the body (often used in a playful or sexual context)
They were making out under the moon.
Nag-hipan sila sa ilalim ng buwan.
Flirting or playful teasing in a romantic way
You're really good at flirting with your crush.
Ang galing mo talagang mag-hipan sa crush mo.
Bringing life to a party or gathering (could also imply a fun diversion)
We need some excitement in the middle of this boring party.
Kailangan ng hipan sa gitna ng boring na party.