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    Pasapyaw (en. Touch)

    /pɑːsɑːpiˈjɑʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb meaning to lightly touch or graze an object or person.
    He touched my shoulder lightly to show his support.
    Pasapyaw ang kamay niya sa balikat ko upang ipakita ang kanyang suporta.
    The act of touching gently with some caution.
    She lightly grazed the sensitive parts of the flowers.
    Pasapyaw siya sa mga sensitibong bahagi ng mga bulaklak.

    Etymology

    From the word 'sapyaw' meaning 'to have both sides'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    light touch
    a gentle and careful touching of an object.
    pasapyaw na pagdampi

    Related Words

    sapyaw
    The act of touching on both sides.
    sapyaw

    Slang Meanings

    A lively celebration or festivity.
    Let's have a pasapyaw for Juan's birthday, it's going to be so much fun!
    Pasapyaw tayo sa birthday ni Juan, ang saya kaya!
    A celebration that involves drinking.
    We had a pasapyaw last night, there was so much chatting and drinking.
    Naka-pasapyaw kami kagabi, ang daming kwentuhan at inom.
    A fun event with friends.
    Join our pasapyaw, there are a lot of people!
    Sama ka sa pasapyaw namin, dami ng tao!