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    Iyapak (en. Slap)

    /iˈjapak/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of striking or slapping a person or object using the hand.
    Slap the salt on top of the fish before frying it.
    Iyapak mo ang asin sa ibabaw ng isda bago ito iprito.
    Having a strong effect or reaction on a person through an action.
    He felt a slap when he heard the bad news.
    May iyapak siyang naramdaman nang marinig ang masamang balita.

    Etymology

    Originating from the word 'yap', meaning a stroke or hit.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    slap the enemy
    Means to devise a way to defeat the opponent.
    iyapak ang kaaway

    Related Words

    hit
    An action of striking or slapping.
    palo
    punch
    A quick movement of the hand towards another person's face or body.
    suntok

    Slang Meanings

    subservient
    Wait, are you being subservient to them again?
    Teka, nag-iyapak ka na naman sa kanya?
    being treated poorly
    Seriously, they spoke to you badly, and you still let them treat you poorly!
    Seryoso, pinagsalitaan ka na ng masama, nag-iyapak ka pa rin!
    going with the flow
    Oh no, you're doing it again, just going with the flow!
    Hala, nag-iyapak ka na naman, sumasabay sa agos!