Pagupa (en. Haircut)
pah-goo-pah
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of service where hair is cut or styled.
He had a haircut before the wedding.
Nagpagupa siya bago ang kasalan.
The process of shortening hair.
It’s easier to style hair after a haircut.
Mas madali ang mag-ayos ng buhok pagkatapos ng pagupa.
A method of enhancing appearance by changing the hair.
A haircut can help change one’s appearance.
Ang pagupa ay makakatulong sa pagbabago ng hitsura.
Etymology
from the word 'gupit' which means 'to cut or trim hair'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I need to get a haircut.
I should cut my hair.
Kailangan ko nang magpagupa.
Go to the barbershop for a haircut.
Look for a barbershop for the haircut service.
Pumunta sa barberya para magpagupa.
Related Words
cut
A fundamental process of hair care.
gupit
barber
A person who provides hair cutting services.
barbero
Slang Meanings
Taking care of other people like family.
My uncle is so kind, he just acts like a caretaker for his acquaintances.
Sobrang bait ng tito ko, parang pagupa na lang siya sa mga kakilala niya.
Support or help for the people around.
So many believe in him, that's why he became a support system for his friends.
Ang dami ng naniniwala sa kanya, kaya naging pagupa siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan.