Nakapamaywang (en. Hipped)

na-ka-pa-mai-wang

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to the position or state of a person who seems to be leaning or tilting.

He is hipped while chatting with his friends.

Siya ay nakapamaywang habang nagkukuwentuhan sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

Refers to a stance or posture that exudes confidence in a person.

His hipped stance showed confidence.

Ang kanyang nakapamaywang na tindig ay nagpakita ng katiyakan.

The word originates from the root word 'maywang' which means 'to have a hip' or 'to lean'.

hipped

A standing position that leans, showing camaraderie or friendship.

nakapamaywang

hip

A root word of 'nakapamaywang' meaning a state of elevation or uplift.

maywang

striking a pose like it's cool or impressive

She struck a pose in front of the mirror, the angle was great!

Nakapamaywang siya sa harap ng salamin, ang ganda ng angulo!

showing off confidence or swag

I told him, 'It's different when you’re posing confidently, the energy is high!'

Sabi ko sa kanya, 'Iba talaga pag nakapamaywang ka, ang taas ng energy!'

arrogant or self-important

My friend poses like that in every picture, you'd think they’re someone important.

Yung kaibigan ko, nakapamaywang sa lahat ng pics, akala mo kung sino.