Pagupitan (en. Haircut)

/pa.gu.pi.tan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of process or activity of cutting or beautifying hair.
I need to get a haircut before my birthday.
Kailangan ko nang magpagupitan bago ang aking kaarawan.
A place where hair cutting is performed.
Let's go to the barbershop on the corner for our haircut.
Pumunta tayo sa pagupitan sa kanto para sa ating gupit.
A service of cutting hair, usually performed by a barber or hairdresser.
The barbershop offers services for those who want to change their style.
Ang pagupitan ay nagbibigay ng serbisyo para sa mga gustong magbago ng estilo.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'gupit', meaning 'to cut'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Get a haircut
Make an appointment or go for a haircut.
Magpagupit
Go home after getting a haircut
Return home after the haircut.
Umuwi na lang matapos magpagupit

Related Words

cut
The result of cutting hair.
gupit
barber
A person professionally cutting hair for men.
barbero
salon
A place that offers services like haircuts, coloring, etc.
salon

Slang Meanings

Tweak or fix the hairstyle.
I need to get my hair done before we go out with friends.
Kailangan ko munang pagupitan bago kami lumabas ng barkada.
To get a haircut.
He said, 'Let's get Kiko a haircut, his hair is getting long!'
Sabi niya, 'Pagupitan natin si Kiko, ang haba na ng buhok niya!'
Style up or improve one's appearance.
You should get a haircut, your style looks old.
Dapat magpagupit ka, mukhang luma na ang estilo mo.