Meykap (en. Make-up)

meɪ.kæp

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Products used for beautifying the face.
She puts on make-up before going out.
Nagsusuot siya ng meykap bago lumabas ng bahay.
A method of transforming appearance using cosmetics.
She studied make-up to become a make-up artist.
Nag-aral siya ng meykap para maging make-up artist.
The art of applying cosmetics to enhance a person's face.
Make-up is an art that requires skill.
Ang meykap ay isang sining na nangangailangan ng kasanayan.

Etymology

English derived from 'make-up'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Wearing make-up
Has make-up on or has beautified the face.
Naka-meykap
Do make-up
To apply cosmetics on the face.
Gumawa ng meykap

Related Words

cosmetics
Products used for beautification that are not focused only on the face.
pampaganda
make-up artist
A person who is an expert in applying make-up.
make-up artist

Slang Meanings

Double/cover-up makeup
Your makeup is beautiful, it looks like a film is playing on your face.
Ang ganda ng meykap mo, parang nakaplay ng isang film sa mukha mo.
Makeup used occasionally
I just put on a bit of makeup because I have somewhere to go.
Nag-meykap lang ako ng konti kasi may pupuntahan ako.
Makeup application process
I do my own makeup, so I'm super enjoying the application!
Sarili lang ang meykap ko, kaya super enjoy ako sa pag-aapply!