Paspas (en. Hurry)

/pas-pas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A fast movement or action.
His speed brought many successes.
Ang kanyang paspas ay nagdala ng maraming tagumpay.
The quality of being fast.
The speed of his hands highlighted his skill in art.
Ang paspas ng kanyang mga kamay ay nagbigay-diin sa kanyang husay sa sining.
verb
To start or execute quickly.
He hurried through the household chores before the visitor arrived.
Pinaspas niya ang mga gawaing bahay bago dumating ang bisita.

Etymology

derived from the word 'paspas' meaning fast movement

Common Phrases and Expressions

swift action
quick movement or reaction
paspas na pagkilos

Related Words

speed
Refers to the ability to do something in a short period.
bilis
ease
A state of being easy or not causing fatigue.
dali

Slang Meanings

hurry up
Hurry up, we might be late for class!
Paspas na, baka ma-late tayo sa klase!
fast
Your car is really fast!
Ang paspas ng takbo ng sasakyan mo!
continuous
News is coming in fast on social media.
Paspas lang ang pasok ng news sa social media.
let's go!
Let's go! We might be late.
Paspas na! Baka maging huli tayo.