Pantupi (en. Sleeve)
/pɒnˈtupi/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A part of clothing that extends from the shoulder down the arm.
Her sleeve is so long that it reaches down to her palm.
Ang kanyang pantupi ay sobrang mahaba na umaabot hanggang sa kanyang palad.
A part of clothing used to cover the arm.
She loves to wear clothes with loose sleeves.
Mahilig siyang magsuot ng mga damit na may maluwag na pantupi.
The part of clothing where the arm can be inserted.
Her new dress arrived with a unique sleeve design.
Dumating ang kanyang bagong damit na may kakaibang disenyo ng pantupi.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'tupi' meaning 'cover' or 'partial cover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
tight sleeve
A sleeve that is snug and not loose.
mahigpit na pantupi
loose sleeve
A sleeve that is loose and comfortable.
maluwag na pantupi
Related Words
clothing
Refers to the garments worn by a person.
suot
brand
The mark or symbol of a clothing brand.
tatak
Slang Meanings
Women who have many paths to explore in life.
Of course, those kids who can take risks in everything, look at them, lucky in life, they're the 'pantupi'!
Siyempre, 'yung mga bata na kaya nilang ipagsapalaran ang lahat, tingnan mo sila, mga swerte sa buhay, mga pantupi sila!
A term for people who are inclined towards more creative things.
There are a lot of 'pantupi' kids here, they all want to be artists!
Ang daming batang pantupi dito, lahat sila, gusto maging artist!