Pampapula (en. Rousing)

/pam.pa.pu.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An item or substance that stimulates emotions, often used in the context of colors or lights.
The rousing effect of the flowers brings joy to people.
Ang pampapula ng mga bulaklak ay nagbibigay ng kasiyahan sa mga tao.
A form of expression that emphasizes beauty or attraction.
The rousing element used in this occasion was appealing to everyone.
Ang pampapula na ginamit sa okasyong ito ay naging kaakit-akit sa lahat.

Etymology

From 'pampagana' meaning to stimulate or provoke feelings.

Common Phrases and Expressions

rousing of the heart
Stimulates feelings or love.
pampapula ng puso

Related Words

enhancer
An item used to beautify or improve a situation, person, or thing.
pampaganda
color
An aspect of rousing that is associated with feelings and emotions.
kulay

Slang Meanings

Food or drink that has a 'red' flavor.
I made a juice with a red flavor, it's delicious!
Nagtimpla ako ng juice na may pampapula, ang sarap!
A road or path that is full of color, like paint.
The clean red of the streets looks like a fresh paint job.
Ang malinis na pampapula ng streets ay parang bagong pinta.
A unique happiness or joy brought by a person or thing.
That concert yesterday had so much excitement in the crowd!
Yung concert kahapon, ang daming pampapula sa crowd!
Art or style that is attractive and loud.
The excitement of this gimmick is truly fierce!
Ang pampapula ng gimik na 'to ay talagang palaban!