Mamupo (en. To hold or grasp)

/maˈmupo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action meaning to hold something.
Hold the book while waiting for the bus.
Mamupo ka ng libro habang nag-aabang sa bus.
A movement of holding with control.
He loves to hold his child's toys.
Mahilig siyang mamupo ng mga laruan ng kanyang anak.
Holding in the sense of providing support or protection.
We should hold our friends in their time of need.
Dapat tayong mamupo sa ating mga kaibigan sa oras ng kanilang kailangan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to hold responsibility
to accept duties or obligations
mamupo ng responsibilidad

Related Words

hold
the act of having control or power over something.
hawak

Slang Meanings

fortune teller
You'll notice, it's like she's always a fortune teller whenever we have a new guy around.
Mapapansin mo, parang mamupo lagi si ate pag may kasama kaming bagong guy.
to touch inappropriately
The vibes were so weird; it was like that guy was touching inappropriately at the club last night.
Sobrang weird ng vibes; parang mamupo yung tao sa club kagabi.