Paalimis (en. Relapse)

/pah-ah-li-mis/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A state where a person returns to their previous condition or behavior after a change.
Relapse can happen if we are not careful with our decisions.
Ang paalimis ay maaaring mangyari kung hindi tayo maingat sa ating mga desisyon.

Etymology

From the word 'alimis', which means to pass by or elapse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

experienced a relapse
The return to the previous condition occurred.
nagkaroon ng paalimis

Related Words

slip
The passage of time or having a backslide to the previous state.
alimis

Slang Meanings

Naughty, teasing
He's so 'paalimis,' always teasing me.
Sobrang paalimis niya, lagi na lang nang-aasar sa akin.
Playfully provocative
The outfit Carla wore was so 'paalimis,' that everyone had their eyes on her.
Yung suot ni Carla, ang sobrang paalimis, kaya lahat ng mata nakatutok sa kanya.
Mischievous, cheeky
He's great at being 'paalimis,' because even when he's serious, he's still funny.
Ang galing niyang magpaalimis, kasi kahit seryoso, nakakatuwa pa rin siya.