Parotparito (en. Going out to a fair)

/pa.rot.pa.ri.to/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A word referring to an occasion or event where people gather to have fun, often featuring games and food.
We bought tickets for the fair in the plaza.
Bumili kami ng mga tiket para sa parotparito sa plaza.
May refer to a gathering of people for activities and entertainment.
This year's fair is full of surprises.
Ang parotparito ngayong taon ay puno ng mga sorpresa.
A gathering that typically features attractions and games.
The children enjoyed the games prepared at the fair.
Ang mga bata ay nag-enjoy sa mga larong inihanda sa parotparito.

Etymology

From the word 'parot' meaning 'fair' or 'festivity' and 'parito' meaning 'coming here'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Go to the fair
Have fun or join a celebration event.
Pumunta sa parotparito
Enjoy at the fair
Participate in the fun activities.
Magsaya sa parotparito

Related Words

celebration
A word referring to fun or liveliness.
pagsasaya
toys
Objects used for fun, especially by children.
laruan

Slang Meanings

Always crying or complaining
She's like a parotparito, non-stop with her drama online!
Parang parotparito lang siya, walang tigil sa kakababad sa mga drama online!
Super emo or sad
No matter what you say, he’s still being a parotparito in the corner.
Kahit anong sinabi mo, parotparito pa rin siya sa sulok.
Seems to have nothing to say except complaints
There he goes again, parotparito about his problems.
Nandoon na naman siya, parotparito sa mga problema niya.