Pagupit (en. Haircut)

pa-goo-pit

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of removing or cutting hair from the head.
I need to get a haircut before the festival.
Kailangan kong magpagupit bago dumating ang pista.
The result of cutting hair.
Maria's haircut gave her a new look.
Ang pagupit ni Maria ay nagbigay sa kanya ng bagong hitsura.
A ceremony involving hair cutting, usually performed on children as a symbol of growing up.
In their tradition, a child's haircut is an important ceremony.
Sa kanilang tradisyon, ang pagupit ng bata ay isang mahalagang seremonya.

Etymology

From the word 'gupit' meaning the act of cutting hair or part of an object.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get a haircut.
Recommended to get a haircut.
Magpagupit ka na.
What style of haircut do you want?
Asking about the desired haircut style.
Anong style ng pagupit ang gusto mo?

Related Words

cut
The actual process of cutting hair.
gupit
barber
A person who cuts hair, usually male.
barbero
salon
A place where one can get a haircut and other hair services.
salon

Slang Meanings

Just get a haircut or let your hair grow.
Don't waste time, just get a haircut so you can look fresh.
Huwag kang mag-aksaya ng oras, pagupit ka na lang para fresh ka.
Always eating or spending time at the salon or barbershop.
Come on, let's go get a haircut, or we'll waste our time there.
Sige na, tara na sa pagupit, baka maubos ang oras natin diyan.
Cursing or complaining while getting a haircut.
This haircut hurts, I feel like I want to get mad at the barber!
Ang sakit naman ng pagupit na 'to, parang gusto kong magpagalit sa barbero!