Pahapayhapay (en. Moving slowly)

/paˈhapayhapay/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb meaning to move slowly or without haste.
He walked slowly down the street.
Siya ay pahapayhapay na lumakad sa kalsada.

Etymology

General Filipino

Common Phrases and Expressions

slow walking
moving slowly or without rushing.
pahapayhapay na paglakad

Related Words

walking
The activity of moving on feet.
paglalakad
fast
The opposite of slow; meaning quick action.
mabilis

Slang Meanings

Like smoldering, but just chilling.
The party was so fun, but we were just lounging in a corner.
Ang saya saya ng party, pero pahapayhapay lang kami sa isang sulok.
Worse than being vague, nothing's clear.
He looks so ambiguous, so I can't figure out what he wants to say.
Nagmumukha siyang pahapayhapay, kaya hindi ko malaman kung ano'ng gusto niyang sabihin.
No direction in life.
My decisions about my career are so aimless, I don't know where to go.
Parang pahapayhapay ang desisyon ko sa career ko, hindi ko alam kung saan pupunta.