Makapingas (en. To sneak a peek)

/ma.ka.'ping.as/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action related to looking or climbing.
Sometimes, he/she would sneak a peek out the window to see outside.
Minsan, makapingas siya sa bintana upang tingnan ang labas.

Etymology

root word: 'pingas' meaning 'to look or climb'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to sneak a peek at a project
Busy looking or observing a project being done.
makapingas ng proyekto

Related Words

glimpse
A line or part of the body that refers to an abnormal sensation of sight.
bingaw

Slang Meanings

Powerful or significant impact of a situation.
That storm was really intense, it had a powerful effect on the affected towns.
Grabe yung bagyo, makapingas talaga sa mga bayan na naapektuhan.
The discussion was deep or very serious.
That meeting earlier was intense, even if it was boring.
Yung meeting kanina, makapingas, kahit nakakaantok.
Related to or connected with a significant issue.
The news about the government is really serious for everyone.
Yung balita tungkol sa gobyerno, makapingas para sa lahat.