Pagkadapilos (en. Slap)

pag-ka-da-pi-los

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A quick touch or contact on the surface of something using the hand or a part of the body.
There was a slap while he was playing with his friends.
Nagkaroon ng pagkadapilos habang siya ay naglalaro sa kanyang mga kaibigan.
A term referring to an indirect effect on a person or thing.
The slap of the cold wind signaled the arrival of winter.
Ang pagkadapilos ng malamig na hangin ay nagdulot ng pagdating ng taglamig.

Etymology

From the root word 'dapilos' meaning to touch or hold lightly.

Common Phrases and Expressions

quick slap
Referring to a quick strike or touch.
mabilis na pagkadapilos

Related Words

dapilos
The word 'dapilos' means to touch or come in contact with a thing fully or partially.
dapilos

Slang Meanings

So annoyed or angry
I was so irritated with him when he cheated.
Sobrang pagkadapilos ako sa kanya nung nagloko siya.
Surprised or shocked
I was shocked to find out that he wasn't real.
Pagkadapilos ako nang malaman kong hindi siya totoo.