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    Palapuri (en. Extraordinary)

    /pɑː.lɑˈpu.ɾi/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person or thing that is glorious and deserving of appreciation.
    His extraordinary demeanor inspired many.
    Ang kanyang palapuri na ugali ay nagbigay inspirasyon sa marami.
    Characteristics that are above the ordinary, leaving a positive impression.
    The extraordinariness of his works is hard to explain in words.
    Ang palapuri ng kanyang mga gawa ay nahihirapan ipaliwanag sa salita.

    Etymology

    root word: 'puri'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    extraordinary nature
    Refers to the extraordinary features of nature.
    palapuri ng kalikasan

    Related Words

    puri
    Refers to cleanliness or nobility.
    puri

    Slang Meanings

    To deceive or pretend to have skills in something when one does not.
    He's just palapuri, you think he's good but he actually doesn't know anything.
    Palapuri lang siya, akala mo ang galing pero hindi naman siya marunong.
    To boast or brag without any basis.
    He talks a lot of palapuri about his social life, but the truth is he doesn't even have a yacht.
    Ang dami niyang palapuri sa sosyal na buhay niya, pero ang totoo wala naman siyang yate.