Pakipkip (en. Witty remark)

pah-keek-keep

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of speech or message that comes with humor or metaphor that contains reasoning or point.

His witty remark made everyone in the room happy.

Ang kanyang pakipkip ay nagpasaya sa lahat ng tao sa silid.

Sometimes used in the context of mockery or teasing.

His witty comment to his friend was full of teasing.

Ang pakipkip niya sa kanyang kaibigan ay puno ng pang-asar.

key to understanding

A way to convey a message with a metaphor.

susi sa kabatiran

mockery

Conversation aimed at mocking or humiliating.

pang-uuyam

Fragrant or tasty

The food's pakipkip here is amazing!

Ang pakipkip ng pagkain dito, grabe!

Laughter or joy

It’s so much fun, it feels like there’s pakipkip around!

Ang saya saya, parang may pakipkip sa paligid!

Vibrant or full of life

The party is full of pakipkip!

Ang party ay punong-puno ng pakipkip!