Pagpapagpag (en. Shaking off)

/pag.pa.pag.pag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

The process of removing dust or dirt from something by shaking or lifting it.

Shaking off the blankets brings fresh air into the room.

Ang pagpapagpag ng mga kumot ay naghahatid ng sariwang hangin sa silid.

An action or activity where a person removes dirt from their body or clothes.

After a tough game, he needs to shake off the dirt from his pants.

Matapos ang isang mahirap na laro, kailangan niyang magpapagpag ng dumi sa kanyang pantalon.

The word 'pagpapagpag' comes from the root word 'pagpag' meaning 'to shake off' or 'to remove dust.'

Shaking off dirt

The process of removing dirt or dust.

Pagpapag ng dumi

removal

A process of eliminating things or dust from an area.

pagpapaalis

dust

Small particles or residues that float in the air.

alikabok

sweaty or feeling hot

It's so hot outside, that's why I'm sweating out here.

Ang init ng panahon, kaya't nagpapagpag ako sa labas.

to leave or distance oneself from a situation

I just saw him leave when the people arrived.

Nakita ko na lang siya na nagpapagpag pagdating ng mga tao.

talking nonsense or being incoherent

You can't understand him anymore, he's just rambling about random things.

Hindi mo na siya maintindihan, nagpapagpag na lang siya tungkol sa mga bagay-bagay.