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    Kumpas (en. Gesture)

    /kum-pas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of hand movement used to express a message or feeling.
    He gestured to show the direction of the house.
    Gumawa siya ng kumpas upang ipakita ang direksyon ng bahay.
    A representation of emotion or idea using hand movements.
    His gesture shows his anger.
    Ang kanyang kumpas ay nagpapakita ng kanyang galit.
    A way of expressing that does not use words but rather body movements.
    Understand the gesture of his body.
    Intindihin mo ang kumpas ng kanyang katawan.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang 'kumpas' ay nagmula sa salitang ugat na 'kumpas' na nangangahulugang 'paggalaw ng kamay' o 'pagsasabi ng direksyon sa pamamagitan ng kamay'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    gesture of the hand
    The movement of the hand that expresses a message.
    kumpas ng kamay

    Related Words

    sign
    A symbol or form used to express an idea or concept.
    signo

    Slang Meanings

    Signal or call using the hand.
    A simple wave is all you need for them to know you're here.
    Kumpas na lang ang kailangan mo para malaman nila na nandito ka na.
    A way of moving or styling that shows off flair.
    Her moves on stage are so cool, like a superstar!
    Ang kumpas niya sa stage sobrang astig, parang superstar!
    A gesture that isn't too serious, often used in conversation.
    She waved at me, but it had this gesture of not being too serious.
    Kumaway siya sa akin, pero parang may kumpas na 'wag masyadong seryoso.