Ihip (en. Blow)

i-hip

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of expelling air from the mouth or nose.
He blew on the candle to lighten it.
Inihip niya ang apoy sa kandila upang maliwanagan ito.
The process of carrying air or another object using air.
He blew a piece of paper from his hand.
Ihinip niya ang isang piraso ng papel mula sa kanyang kamay.

Etymology

From the word 'hip' meaning the act of blowing air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow of wind
The force or flow of wind from a place.
ihip ng hangin

Related Words

blast
A term used similar to 'ihip' but often related to larger winds.
soplak

Slang Meanings

To drop hints, to start a talk with meaning.
Just hint to him to find out what he wants.
Ihipan mo na lang siya para malaman kung anong gusto niya.
To move quickly or to hurry up.
Hurry up, we're going to be late for class!
Ihip na, malelate na tayo sa klase!
To share a secret or give information that shouldn't be known by others.
Why don't you hint him about our plan?
Bakit di mo siya ihipan tungkol sa plano natin?
To chat or talk to someone in a fun way.
Let's go and chat, it's just so much fun!
Tara na't mag-ihip, ang saya-saya lang!