Ipagaypay (en. To fan)

/ipa.gaɪ.paɪ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To use something to create air, often used for cooling.
Because the weather was hot, she chose to fan herself with a fan.
Dahil mainit ang panahon, pinili niyang ipagaypay ang sarili gamit ang paypay.
Performing a movement that creates airflow.
He was fanning the fire to make it burn brighter.
Ipinapagpaypay niya ang apoy upang maging mas maliwanag ito.

Common Phrases and Expressions

fan the fire
Here it refers to enhancing the fire with air.
ipagaypay ang apoy

Related Words

fan
An object used to create airflow by waving.
paypay

Slang Meanings

To get into a fight or commotion.
Oh no, those two started to have a brawl in the street!
Nako, nag-ipagaypay na yung dalawa sa kalsada!
To be chatty or gossip.
They are always gossiping about other people's lives.
Lagi na lang sila nag-iipagaypay tungkol sa buhay ng iba.