Pasalapaw (en. Paw-slap)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of striking with the palm of the hand.

He gave a slap to the children while they were playing.

Nagbigay siya ng pasalapaw sa mga bata nang sila'y naglalaro.

A word used to describe a harsh touch or strike.

The slap is not a suitable punishment for their mistake.

Ang pasalapaw ay hindi karapat-dapat na parusa para sa pagkakamali nila.

slap of the hand

the act of showing anger or sometimes speaking.

pasalapaw ng kamay

word

Refers to speaking or communicating, which may be related to the action of a slap.

salita

to cause trouble or chaos

Just leave it alone, that one might cause trouble for us.

Ayaw na lang kalagan, baka magpasalapaw pa 'yan sa atin.

to greedily take or steal things

I wouldn't be surprised if he takes your stuff.

Di ako magtataka kung pasalapaw siya sa mga gamit mo.