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    Palos (en. Sticks)

    /ˈpɑ.los/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A long and thin object typically made of wood.
    He took a stick to avoid hitting the pedestrians on the road.
    Kumuha siya ng palos upang iwasan ang mabangga ang jalma sa daan.
    A part that is used in various games or activities.
    Sticks were used in the game of sipa.
    Ginamit ang mga palos sa laro ng sipa.
    A term used to describe a thorny object with a point.
    He was careful of the sticks on the ground while walking.
    Nag-ingat siya sa mga palos sa lupa habang naglalakad.

    Etymology

    Spanish: palos - derived from Spanish words.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Wooden stick
    A piece of wood that is long and thin.
    Palos ng kahoy
    Flat stick
    A flat piece of wood or object.
    Palos na patag

    Related Words

    mallet
    A tool used to strike sticks.
    taga
    striking stick
    A type of stick used for striking actions.
    panghampas

    Slang Meanings

    A person or type of person who loves to pretend or exaggerate.
    That guy is such a poser, thinks he's someone important, but he's just annoying.
    Ang palos na yun, akala mo kung sino na, pero nakakaasar lang.
    Risking to capture the attention or love of someone in a clingy way.
    You're like a clingy person, always waiting for attention from him.
    Parang palos ka na, lagi kang nag-aabang ng atensyon sa kanya.
    A person who likes to associate or befriend famous people.
    Whenever there's a famous person around, this poser is always there.
    Basta may sikat na tao, andiyan na ang palos na ito.