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.