Pagaspangin (en. To roughen)

/pa.gas.paŋ.in/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

the process of making something with a rough surface.

Roughening the wood is important before painting it.

Ang pagaspangin ng kahoy ay mahalaga bago ito ipinta.

the act of making something not smooth or with abrasions.

You need to roughen the walls before applying the wallpaper.

Kailangan mong pagaspangin ang mga pader bago ilagay ang wallpaper.

from the root word 'gaspang' meaning not smooth or rough

roughen the surface

to make something rough or not smooth.

pagaspangin ang ibabaw

rough

contains a rough texture or surface.

gaspang

To show off or impress others.

It's like you're just trying to show off in front of your crush.

Parang pagaspangin ka lang sa harapan ng crush mo.

To display excessive self-confidence aimed at grabbing others' attention.

Wow, what kind of showing off is that? Do you think you're a superstar?

Aba, anong pagaspangin yan? Alam mo bang hindi ka superstar?

Ostentatious behavior to seem rich or successful.

There’s a lot of showing off at this party, you'd think all of them are rich.

Ang daming pagaspangin sa party na ‘to, akala mo lahat sila mayaman.