Kupkop (en. Adopt)

/kʊp.kɔp/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of adopting a person or animal.
Adoption is a way to provide a new home for orphans.
Ang kupkop ay isang paraan para mabigyan ng bagong tahanan ang mga ulila.
The act of caring for or loving an adopted child.
This man has a nurturing heart for the children in his community.
Ang lalaking ito ay may puso ng kupkop para sa mga bata sa kanyang komunidad.

Etymology

A Tagalog term referring to adoption or nurturing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to adopt the children
To perform the act of adopting or caring for children.
kupkopin ang mga bata

Related Words

care
The act of providing love and nurture.
kalinga
togetherness
The bonding of people or families to be together.
pagsasama

Slang Meanings

Beauty or a beautiful female friend.
Wow, that girl is such a knockout!
Grabe, sobrang kupkop ng girl na yan!
Intense love or bond.
The bond between us is unbeatable.
Ang kupkop natin sa isa't isa ay wala nang tatalo.
Term for a girlfriend or date who's favored.
I hope you take me out again on our next date.
Sana kupkophin mo ako ulit sa susunod na date.