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    Paling (en. Paling)

    /ˈpaling/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of leaf or branch that reaches the edge of an object.
    The branch of the mango tree caused the window to break.
    Ang paling ng punong mangga ay naging dahilan ng pagkabasag ng bintana.
    Any part of an object that is recorded or enclosed at the edges.
    He started to paint the edge of the wall.
    Sinimulan niyang pinturahan ang paling ng pader.

    Etymology

    From the word 'paling' referring to an age or wave on one side.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    edge of the house
    The part of the house that reaches the end or side.
    paling ng bahay

    Related Words

    defense
    An action to protect the edge of an object.
    pagtatanggol

    Slang Meanings

    shape-shifting or being untrustworthy
    Your friends are all paling, they say one thing to you and something different to others.
    Ang mga kaibigan mo, mga paling yan, iba ang sinasabi sa'yo, iba sa iba.
    to flirt or play around romantically
    Don't just flirt with him, he's serious about this!
    Huwag kang magpaling-paling sa kanya, seryoso 'yan!