Magpanyo (en. To handkerchief)
/maɡˈpan.ɪ.o/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of using a handkerchief.
Use a handkerchief when you eat to avoid getting your hands wet.
Magpanyo ka kapag kumakain ka upang hindi mabasa ang iyong kamay.
Cleaning using a handkerchief.
Wipe your face with a handkerchief after exercising.
Magpanyo ka sa iyong mukha pagkatapos mag-ehersisyo.
Taking a scent from a handkerchief.
Smell a flower with a handkerchief to enjoy its fragrance.
Magpanyo ng bulaklak upang naamoy mo ang bango nito.
Common Phrases and Expressions
wipe tears with a handkerchief
Use a handkerchief to wipe tears.
magpanyo ng luha
wipe nose with a handkerchief
Use a handkerchief to wipe the nose.
magpanyo sa ilong
Related Words
handkerchief
A piece of cloth commonly used to wipe the face or hands.
panyo
tissue
A type of paper used for washing or wiping the face or hands.
tissue
Slang Meanings
To pretend or hide one's true feelings.
He was playing it cool with his friends even though he was feeling down.
Nagma-panyo siya sa mga kaibigan niya na parang okay lang siya kahit masama ang loob.
To be sarcastic or to argue playfully.
He was just messing around in the conversation, so I ignored him.
Nagmagpanyo lang siya sa usapan, kaya di ko na siya pinansin.