Kurap (en. Flicker)

/kuˈrap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sudden flicker or movement.
A flicker occurred in the lights above when the rain poured.
May kurap na nangyari sa mga ilaw sa itaas nang bumuhos ang ulan.
A slight touch or graze.
I felt the flicker of the wind that brushed against my cheek.
Naramdaman ko ang kurap ng hangin na dumaan sa aking pisngi.

Etymology

Tagalog word

Common Phrases and Expressions

flicker of light
Refers to the erratic or quick change of lights.
kurap ng ilaw

Related Words

factor
Refers to something that can cause an effect.
salik

Slang Meanings

super beautiful or attractive
Your dress is so beautiful, it's totally kurap!
Ang ganda ng dress mo, kurap na kurap!
super cool or awesome
Their new album is so kurap!
Sobrang kurap ng bagong album nila!
super fun or full of joy
Their party was so kurap!
Ang party nila, kurap na kurap!