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    Pangunguyapit (en. Hugging)

    /paŋuŋɡuˈjapit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A gesture of embracing or lifting someone or something tightly.
    The hugging of her child provided security to her heart.
    Ang pangunguyapit sa kanyang anak ay nagbigay ng seguridad sa kanyang kalooban.
    The act of hugging as a sign of love or friendship.
    The hugging of friends shows their strong bond.
    Ang pangunguyapit ng magkaibigan ay nagpapakita ng kanilang matatag na samahan.
    The act of depending on someone in an emotional aspect.
    Hugging someone often becomes a way of comfort in times of sadness.
    Ang pangunguyapit sa isang tao ay madalas na nagiging paraan ng pag-aaliw sa oras ng pagdadalamhati.

    Etymology

    From the word 'guyapit' meaning 'holding' or 'embracing'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Hug me!
    A way of asking for a hug from someone.
    Hug mo ko!
    Your hug is unmatched.
    Indicates the significant meaning of a hug to a person.
    Walang kapantay ang iyong yakap.

    Related Words

    hug
    A gesture of holding or embracing a person.
    yakap
    affection
    A gentle way of showing love or care.
    paglalambing

    Slang Meanings

    To cling or stick
    Wow, Ben is always clinging to the chicks at school.
    Grabe si Ben, lagi na lang siyang pangunguyapit sa mga chicks sa school.
    To grab attention
    He does a lot of clinging to people just to get attention.
    Ang dami niyang pangunguyapit sa mga tao para lang makakuha ng atensyon.
    To follow someone closely
    His clinginess to Eric is so much that he can't leave his side.
    Sobrang pangunguyapit niya kay Eric, hindi siya makaalis sa tabi nito.