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    Pagpagan (en. To shake off)

    /pɐgˈpɐgɐn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action of removing dust or dirt from something.
    He shook off his clothes before entering the house.
    Pinagpag niya ang kaniyang damit bago pumasok sa bahay.
    The act of doing something to remove an undesirable thing.
    He shook off his worries after a long day.
    Nagpagpag siya ng kanyang mga alalahanin matapos ang mahabang araw.
    A method of cleaning or tidying oneself or belongings.
    After the game, we shook off our shoes.
    Pagkatapos ng laro, nagpagan kami ng mga sapatos namin.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root 'pag' indicating action and 'pagan' associated with the act of shaking off dust or dirt.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Shaking off dust
    The act of removing dust from an object.
    Pagpagan ng alikabok
    Shaking off thoughts
    The act of removing worries or stress.
    Pagpagan ng isip

    Related Words

    any
    Related to or applicable as a basis for shaking off.
    alinmang

    Slang Meanings

    mutually agreed upon
    Sometimes, you don’t need to put a label on it, just a heads up will do.
    Minsan, di mo na kailangang maglagay ng pagpagan, basta paalam na lang.
    let's all gather
    Let’s all gather now, they're already here!
    Pagpagan na tayo, nandiyan na sila!