Humapaw (en. Wrinkle)

hu-ma-paw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Refers to the action of flowing or streaming of something.
The river flowed after heavy rain.
Humapaw ang ilog pagkatapos ng malakas na ulan.
Shows intense movement or thronging.
The crowd surged onto the street during the festival.
Humapaw ang dami ng tao sa kalsada kapag naganap ang pista.

Etymology

The term 'humapaw' originates from the root word 'paw' which means to flow or to stream.

Common Phrases and Expressions

memories surge
The sudden return of memories that invade the mind.
humapaw ang alaala

Related Words

surge
A simultaneous and vigorous movement.
agaw
flow
Refers to the continuous movement of liquid or events.
daloy

Slang Meanings

a pouring or flowing of sweat
That workout was intense, I was sweating buckets!
Grabe yung workout, humapaw ako sa pawis!
an overwhelming number or overflow
The crowd flooded the concert earlier, we couldn't get in!
Humapaw yung tao sa concert kanina, hindi na kami makapasok!