Paglaplap (en. Collapse)
pah-glah-plahp
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of falling or collapsing of something.
The collapse of the unripe fruits due to the strong wind caused damage to the crops.
Ang paglaplap ng mga hilaw na prutas dala ng malakas na hangin ay nagdulot ng pagkasira ng mga pananim.
A term used in situations related to accompanying or pulling others.
The crowd's collapse on the street caused severe traffic.
Ang paglaplap ng mga tao sa kalsada ay nagdulot ng matinding traffic.
Etymology
From the root word 'laplap' meaning 'to fall,' 'to collapse' or 'to accompany.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
collapse of the wind
The impact or flow of wind that causes objects to fall.
paglaplap ng hangin
Related Words
laplap
The root word of 'paglaplap', meaning 'to fall' or 'to collapse.'
laplap
Slang Meanings
kissing
I want to kiss you when we meet.
Paglaplap ang gusto kong gawin sa'yo pag nagkita tayo.
making out
My ex and I were making out at their house.
Nagpaglaplap kami ng ex ko sa bahay nila.
sucking face
They quickly started sucking face in front of everyone.
Mabilis silang nagpaglaplap sa harap ng lahat.