Kapkapin (en. To grope)

kap-kap-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of grasping or holding an object.
Gently grope the fruits on the table.
Kapkapin mo ang mga prutas sa mesa.
The act of discovering something through sensation.
Feel inside the bag to find the key.
Kapkapin mo ang loob ng bag upang hanapin ang susi.
The act of taking something using the hands.
Grap those books if you need them.
Kapkapin mo ang mga libro na iyon kung kailangan mo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'kapkap' meaning to grasp or hold.

Common Phrases and Expressions

grope me
Do not hesitate to hold or grasp.
kapkapin mo ako

Related Words

grope
Root word referring to the act of holding or grasping.
kapkap

Slang Meanings

A rush to do something all of a sudden.
Let's catch the people outside, maybe we can grab some tickets.
Kapkapin natin ang mga tao sa labas, baka may makuhang ticket.
To compete or bicker, often in a situation of jealousy.
They're fighting over the last slice of pizza.
Kapkapin sila sa huling piraso ng pizza.