Pagayop (en. To perform a hop)
pah-gah-yop
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of movement commonly done when transitioning or hopping from one place to another.
The child's hop on the beach lifts his joy.
Ang pagayop ng bata sa dalampasigan ay nagtataas ng kanyang saya.
verb
To perform a hop or step with the aim of moving.
You should hop to recover from slipping.
Dapat kang magpagayop upang makabawi mula sa pagkadulas.
Etymology
From the word 'aya' meaning step or move.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to perform successive hops
To make a series of hops or jumps.
magpayayop
Related Words
jumping
The act of leaping or moving from one place to another.
paglaktaw
Slang Meanings
Talented / skilled person
Juan's skill in basketball is amazing!
Ang pagayop ni Juan sa basketball, ang galing!
High level of talent
The musicians' skill at the concert was off the charts!
Sobrang pagayop ng mga musicians sa concert!
Super good
Wow, his performance in the exam was really top-notch!
Grabe, pang-pagayop talaga ang ginawa niya sa exam!