Magpagupit (en. To have a haircut)

/maɡpaɡuˈpit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to undergo the process of cutting hair.
He decided to have a haircut at the salon after many months.
Nagpasya siyang magpagupit sa salon matapos ang maraming buwan.
To have a new hairstyle by cutting hair.
Get a haircut before your wedding to look appealing.
Magpagupit ka na bago ang iyong kasal upang kaakit-akit ka.
The act of cutting hair to appear neater or cleaner.
He called his haircut at the barbershop to have a haircut.
Ipinatawag niya ang kanyang gupit sa barberya upang magpagupit.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'gupit' which means to cut.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Have a haircut at the barbershop
Go to the barbershop to get a haircut.
Magpagupit sa barbershop
You need to have a haircut
You should cut your hair.
Kailangan mong magpagupit

Related Words

cut
The process or result of cutting hair.
gupit
barber
A person who cuts and styles hair, usually for men.
barbero

Slang Meanings

to get fresh (look or style)
I need to get fresh before the party later.
Kailangang magpa-fresh ako bago ang party mamaya.
to get a haircut (specifically a short one)
She decided to get a short haircut for the summer.
Nagpasya siyang magpa-iksing buhok para sa summer.
to get bangs (fringe hairstyle)
Should I get bangs? I think it would look cute on me!
Magpabangs kaya ako? Mukha naman akong cute!
to get a makeover
I want to get a makeover, I feel like I look old.
Gusto kong magpa-makeover, parang luma na kasi ang itsura ko.