Mahipo (en. Tactile)
/mah-ee-po/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A characteristic of the object or person that gives a timely feeling to the skin.
The fruit wrap is compelling.
Ang mahipo ng balot ng prutas ay nakakahimok.
The ability or quality to feel by touching.
It is important to touch our senses.
Mahalaga ang mahipo sa ating mga pandama.
adjective
Observing things or people that are difficult to touch or reach.
The flowers in the garden will be touched.
Ang mga bulaklak sa hardin ay mahipo.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tactile on the skin
when something feels similar or rough on the skin.
mahipo sa balat
Related Words
caress
A gentle touch or stroke that typically soothes.
haplos
touchable
An example of material that is easy to touch or feel.
damping
Slang Meanings
wanting a hug or a tight embrace
I like that kind of mahipo, it just feels so nice.
Gusto ko 'yung mahipo, parang ang saya lang niya.
looking for close friendship or connection
I'm just looking for some mahipo among my friends.
Naghahanap lang ako ng mahipo sa mga kaibigan ko.
I feel like a person is yummy or cute
My crush is so cute, he's really mahipo!
Ang cute ng crush ko, mahipo talaga siya!