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    Lapay (en. Belly)

    /la.pa.j/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A part of the body of a person or animal often used to describe the abdomen.
    My belly hurts after eating too much.
    Masakit ang lapay ko pagkatapos kumain ng maraming.
    The stomach that is focused on the food that's been chewed and digested.
    The belly plays an important role in digesting food.
    Ang lapay ay may mahalagang papel sa pagtunaw ng pagkain.

    Etymology

    From the Tagalog word 'lapa' referring to a type of animal

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    soft belly
    Refers to a state of the stomach that is not full or tight.
    malambot ang lapay
    belly hurts
    Refers to experiencing pain in the stomach.
    sumakit ang lapay

    Related Words

    stomach
    The part of the body that represents the lower part of the digestive organ.
    tiyan

    Slang Meanings

    Fast or happy
    I'm just lively when I'm with my friends.
    Lapay lang ako kapag kasama ko yung tropa ko.
    Messy or disorderly
    My room is such a mess; I haven't organized it yet.
    Ang lapay ng kwarto ko, hindi ko pa naayos.
    Busy or having a lot to do
    My schedule is so hectic right now.
    Sobrang lapay ng schedule ko ngayon.