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    Kamkam (en. To seize)

    /kamˈkam/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To take something from another person or thing voluntarily.
    The children seized the sweet candies from the table.
    Kamkam ng mga bata ang mga matamis na kendi mula sa mesa.
    A term describing an undesirable taking.
    Foreigners seized the natural resources of the country.
    Kamkam ng mga dayuhan ang mga likas na yaman ng bansa.

    Etymology

    Originating from old Tagalog.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    seizing wealth
    taking wealth or resources from others
    kamkam ng yaman

    Related Words

    take
    A verb that refers to taking something from another person.
    agaw
    take
    A verb meaning to take or claim.
    kuha

    Slang Meanings

    So annoying or irritating
    He's being kamkam again, so over the top with the drama!
    Kamkam na naman siya, ang OA sa drama!
    Taking a lot of things for oneself
    My friend is so kamkam, she won't even share.
    Sobrang kamkam naman yung kaibigan ko, hindi na nag-share.
    Greedy or wanting to get a lot
    Wow, so kamkam with the food, you can't even reach it!
    Grabe, kamkam sa pagkain, hindi mo na maabot!