Palusi (en. Pastime)

pa-loo-si

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of recreation or leisure.
Reading books is a good pastime.
Ang pagbabasa ng libro ay isang magandang palusi.
Any activity performed for enjoyment.
Playing the guitar is his favorite pastime.
Ang pag-gitara ay kanyang paboritong palusi.
Time spent for leisure.
He has a lot of time for pastimes amidst his busy schedule.
Marami siyang oras para sa palusi sa gitna ng abalang iskedyul.

Etymology

Second meaning derived from the root word 'lusi' meaning to pass by or go beyond.

Common Phrases and Expressions

pastime of life
Things that bring happiness to a person's life.
palusi ng buhay
pastime lover
A person who loves pastimes.
mapagpalusin

Related Words

recreation
The passing of time in activities that provide enjoyment.
libang
activity
Activities focused on leisure or enjoyment.
aktibidad

Slang Meanings

Just going around the issue
We didn't discuss anything; he just did a lot of palusi.
Wala na tayong napag-usapan, puro palusi lang ang ginawa niya.
Wasted time
No matter what I did, his answer was just palusi; I just wasted my time.
Kahit anong gawin ko, palusi lang ang sagot niya, nag-aksaya lang ako ng oras.
Twisted the conversation
I thought the conversation was good, but it turned out to be just palusi.
Akala ko maganda ang usapan, pero palusi lang pala ang nangyari.