Mangislap (en. Slap)

maŋɪsˈlap

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action where a person uses their hand to make contact or hurt another person or thing.
Sometimes, people become violent and slap in a fight.
Minsan, ang mga tao ay nagiging marahas at nagmangislap sa isang labanan.
The act of making a loud sound that comes from the joining of the hand and face or body.
The boy slapped his friend while playing.
Ang batang lalaki ay nagmangislap sa kanyang kaibigan habang naglalaro.
An attack that can cause pain.
Don't slap others without reason.
Huwag kang mangislap sa ibang tao nang walang dahilan.

Etymology

from the root word 'ngis' which means to hurt or be injured, and 'slap' which is a verb in English.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Do not slap without reason.
Avoid hurting others without cause.
Huwag mangislap ng walang dahilan.

Related Words

slap
An action of hitting the face of a person with the hand.
sampal

Slang Meanings

to be happy or enjoy
Come on, let's hang out and have fun on the street later!
Sige na, mangislap tayo mamaya sa kalsada!
to party or reminisce at a happy occasion
I can't wait to hang out at your birthday party!
Hindi ako makapaghintay na mangislap sa birthday party mo!
to have fun and chill in each other's company
Let's just stay here, hang out while we chat!
Dito lang tayo, mangislap habang nagkukwentuhan!