Panggupit (en. Haircut)

pang-gup-it

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The act or process of cutting hair.
He went to the salon for his haircut.
Pumunta siya sa salon para sa kanyang panggupit.
A service offered to customers in barbershops and salons.
He often returns to the barbershop for a haircut.
Madalas siyang bumalik sa barberya para sa panggupit.

Etymology

the second part of the word 'gupit' meaning cutting of hair or fabric

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get a haircut
the act of cutting hair
magpanggupit

Related Words

barber
A person who works in a barbershop providing haircuts and other services.
barbero
salon
A business offering hair services, such as cutting and coloring.
salon

Slang Meanings

getting a haircut
Did you know how far he traveled just to get a haircut? It's so far!
Alam mo ba yung biyahe niya para lang magpanggupit? Ang layo!
haircut time
Alright, it's haircut time! It's going to be fun later!
Ayos, gupit time na! Mamaya ang saya!
to ensure you're fresh
I need to get a haircut to make sure I'm looking fresh at the mall!
Kailangan ko nang mangupit, para paniniguradong fresh ako sa mall!