Lapnit (en. To caress)

/ˈlap.nit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of act that shows involvement or demonstration of love.
The caress is a beautiful way to show that you care for someone else.
Ang lapnit ay isang magandang paraan upang ipakita ang iyong pag-aalaga sa ibang tao.
verb
The action of approaching or drawing near to someone.
He caressed his child to show his love.
Nag-lapnit siya sa kanyang anak upang ipakita ang kanyang pagmamahal.

Etymology

Rooted from the word 'lapit'

Common Phrases and Expressions

caress of the heart
It refers to the tender feeling caused by love.
lapnit sa puso

Related Words

love
A deep feeling of affection and care for another person.
pagmamahal
caressing
A verb meaning to touch or hold someone or something gently.
humahaplos

Slang Meanings

To have fun or enjoy
The party was so much fun, there were so many people, it felt like everyone was just lapnit!
Ang saya talaga ng party, ang daming mga tao, parang lahat ay nag-lapnit!
To relax or unwind
After class, I’ll just lapnit at the coffee shop for a bit.
Pagkatapos ng class, mag-lapnit muna ako sa coffee shop.
To socialize or meet new people
We should lapnit with new acquaintances at this event.
Dapat tayong mag-lapnit sa mga bagong kakilala sa event na ito.