Mapawis (en. Sweaty)
/maˈpawis/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Having sweat or is characterized by sweat.
His clothes are sweaty after intense exercise.
Ang kanyang mga damit ay mapawis pagkatapos ng masinsinang ehersisyo.
Appears damp due to sweat.
Her face is sweaty under the sun.
Ang kanyang mukha ay mapawis sa ilalim ng araw.
Etymology
from the root word 'pawis' meaning liquid that comes out of the skin when we heat up or exercise.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sweaty hands
hands that are damp with sweat
mapawis na kamay
Related Words
sweat
liquid that comes out of the skin of a person or animal; indicates body heat or effort
pawis
Slang Meanings
tacky
Wow, your sweaty clothes look really tacky.
Grabe, ang mapawis na damit mo, parang baduy talaga.
so sweaty
Oh no, I'm so sweaty from the heat.
Naku, pawis na pawis ako sa init ng panahon.
just sweat
That's nothing, it's just sweat.
Wala yan, pawis lang 'yan.
you're sweaty again
Dig in, you're sweaty again.
Sawsaw na, pawisin ka na naman.