Magpulupot (en. To wrap)

/maɡpuˈlupot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to bundle something in another object.
He wrapped the glasses in plastic to package them and prevent breakage.
Nilagyan niya ng plastic ang mga baso upang magpulupot at hindi ito masira.
The process of incorporating one or more items into a whole.
We need to wrap the gifts for the party.
Kailangan nating magpulupot ng mga regalo para sa party.
The act of constructing something into a piece or package.
She bought paper to wrap the gifts.
Bumili siya ng papel para magpulupot ng mga regalo.

Etymology

From the root word 'pulupot' meaning 'to tie' or 'to wrap'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wrapping gifts
The process of wrapping gifts for an occasion.
magpulupot ng mga regalo
wrapping clothes
The act of organizing and bundling clothes.
magpulupot ng mga damit

Related Words

bundle
The root word referring to the act of tying or wrapping.
pulupot
wrapping
An object used to cover or encase something.
balot

Slang Meanings

to act flirty
Looks like you're trying to flirt with her, huh? That's just a fling.
Parang magpapalupot ka sa kanya, ha? Fling lang 'yan.
to tease or annoy
You shouldn't be acting clingy with him, you're getting too annoying.
Dapat wag kang magpulupot sa kanya, nagiging masyadong clingy ka.
to show off
There she goes again, trying to show off her dance skills.
Ayan na naman siya, nagpulupot na naman para ipakita ang mga skills niya sa dance.