Pamaspas (en. Fan)

/pɐmɐspɐs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An object used to create air by rotation.
He used a fan to feel the cool breeze on a hot day.
Gumamit siya ng pamaspas upang maramdaman ang malamig na hangin sa mainit na araw.
A ventilation system aimed at replacing air in a room.
The ceiling fan helps improve air circulation in the room.
Ang pamaspas sa kisame ay tumutulong sa pagpapabuti ng daloy ng hangin sa kwarto.
Instruments often with blades designed to push air.
Fans with blades are often used by artists and performers.
Ang mga pamaspas na may mga petal ay madalas gamitin sa mga artista at performers.

Etymology

Derived from the root word 'maspas' meaning motion of air.

Common Phrases and Expressions

air fan
The airflow emanating from a fan.
pamaspas ng hangin

Related Words

maspas
A root word that describes the motion or rotation of air.
maspas

Slang Meanings

Fast or disruptive movement
You moved so fast, like the wind!
Ang bilis ng pamaspas mo, parang hangin!
Third chance mistake
That was a painful 'mispam', I don’t want to do it again!
Pampasakit yang pamaspas, ayaw ko nang maulit!
Sudden or unexpected action
His abrupt entrance was so sudden, too much!
Ang pamaspas niya sa pasukan, dikit na dikit!