Pasalipsip (en. Sipping)

/pasaˈlipsip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action or method of drinking liquid through a light sip.
In his finishing of drink, he took a light sip of tea.
Sa kanyang pagkaubos ng uminom ay siya ay nagpasalipsip ng tsaa.
This aspect of drinking where the liquid is held in the mouth and gently sipped.
He prefers sipping rather than drinking directly from the cup.
Mas gusto niya ang pasalipsip kaysa sa direktang pag-inom mula sa baso.

Etymology

Focused on the words 'pasa' (to pass) and 'lipsip' (sip).

Common Phrases and Expressions

sipping coffee
Drinking coffee using a light sip.
pasalipsip ng kape

Related Words

sip
Another way of drinking that can mean a slow or comfortable method.
sipsip

Slang Meanings

A story that is unclear, often lacking details.
It seems there's pasalipsip again in the conversation, but I don't really understand.
Parang may pasalipsip na naman sa usapan, pero hindi ko naman naiintindihan.
Gossip, hearsay news.
The pasalipsip about them is spreading, I don't know if it's true.
Kumakalat na yung pasalipsip tungkol sa kanila eh, di ko alam kung totoo.