Lupak (en. To bash)

loo-pak

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An act of hitting or banging usually associated with a solid object.
The thump of the hammer on the wall was heard from outside.
Ang lupak ng martilyo sa pader ay narinig mula sa labas.
The sound that comes from hitting objects.
Every thump made by the children while playing increased their joy.
Bawat lupak na ginawa ng mga bata habang naglalaro ay nagpadami sa kanilang saya.
Performing an intense action or throw.
With each thump of his hands, it seemed the noise exploded.
Sa bawat lupak ng kanyang mga kamay, tila bumubulusok ang ingay.

Etymology

From the root meaning of ''lupak'' referring to shaking or stirring.

Common Phrases and Expressions

thump of the heart
An expression referring to the sense or feeling of a painful event.
lupak ng puso

Related Words

bang
An action of hitting often done with the hand or an object.
bayo
kick
A type of thump made by the force of the foot.
sipa

Slang Meanings

Yelling or making too much noise, often used when someone is extremely happy or angry.
That's why he's like that; he was yelling so loud when they won!
Kaya pala ganun siya, kay lupak ng sigaw niya nung nanalo sila!
Over the top or excessive expression of emotion, especially joy.
I was so overwhelmed with happiness that I almost cried!
Sa sobrang lupak ng saya, halos umiyak na ako sa tuwa!
Really awesome, excessive or shocking.
Wow, your performance at the concert was incredible, so fun!
Grabe, ang lupak ng linawas niyo sa concert, ang saya!
Probably, you have a strong presence.
You really stand out with your outfit today!
Ang lupak ng dating mo sa outfit mo ngayon!