Pamaypay (en. Fan)
/pɛmaɪˈpaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A tool used for circulating air or dissipating heat.
He used the fan to keep himself cool under the sun.
Ginamit niya ang pamaypay upang mapanatiling malamig ang kanyang sarili sa ilalim ng araw.
A type of tool often made of paper or cloth attached to a handle.
She bought a fan made of abaca at the market.
Bumili siya ng pamaypay na gawa sa abaca sa palengke.
The act of inviting or drawing air using a fan.
The fan helps circulate air around.
Ang pamaypay ay nakakatulong sa pagdami ng hangin sa paligid.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Fan in the heat
Using a fan to get rid of heat.
Pamaypay sa init
Related Words
air
A gas consisting of atoms and molecules surrounding the Earth.
hangin
Slang Meanings
fan
There were so many fans at their idol's concert!
Sobrang pamaypay ng mga tao sa concert ng idol nila!
trying to act cool
He was trying to act cool in front of his crush.
Nagpamamaypay siya sa harap ng crush niya.
fanning oneself
I need to fan myself because it's hot in here.
Kailangan ko ng pamaypay kasi mainit na dito.