Magmeykap (en. Make up)

mag-mey-kap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The process of creating things or events that are not real.
He started to make up a story about his experiences.
Nagsimula siyang magmeykap ng kwento tungkol sa kanyang mga karanasan.
The act of reconciliation after a misunderstanding.
After the misunderstanding, they decided to make up.
Matapos ang hindi pagkakaunawaan, nagdesisyon silang magmeykap.
The addition of extra information or details that are not true.
Sometimes, he makes up details in his report.
Minsan, nagmeykap siya ng mga detalye sa kanyang ulat.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'make up'

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's make up
An invitation to reconcile together.
magmeykap tayo
let's not make up
Refusing to reconcile again.
huwag na tayong magmeykap

Related Words

reconciliation
The process of coming back together.
pagsasamauli
conflict
The feeling of misunderstanding or disagreement.
paghihirap

Slang Meanings

to hide
I’ll just wear makeup so they won't see me!
Magma-meykap na lang ako para di nila ako makita!
to pretend
Even if she's not pretty, she wore makeup to look different.
Kahit hindi siya maganda, nag-maykap siya para magmukhang iba.
to get ready
Put on some makeup already; you haven’t gotten ready in a while!
Mag-meykap ka na, ang tagal mo na di nag-ayos!