Pampakapal (en. Thickener)
/pam.paˈka.pal/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing or substance used to make a liquid thicker.
He used a thickener in his soup to make it more nutritious.
Gumamit siya ng pampakapal sa kanyang sopas upang mas maging masustansya ito.
Etymology
a combination of 'pampaganda' and 'makapal'
Common Phrases and Expressions
hair thickener
Products that help make hair thicker.
pampakapal ng buhok
Related Words
thick
Having a substantial thickness or volume; not thin.
makapal
Slang Meanings
secret or method to look more attractive
He used a thickening product to look more handsome.
Gumamit siya ng pampakapal para mas guwapo ang dating niya.
stuff or thing that thickens up
That sundae is a thickener for my drinks.
Yung sundae na yan, pampakapal ng drinks ko.
a person who easily fits in or joins in
He's so much fun, he thickens up the group!
Ang saya niya, pampakapal siya sa grupo!