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    Paswit (en. Tease)

    /pas-wit/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A process of arranging or styling hair or something that appears elevated or aesthetically pleasing.
    Her teasing gave her hair a beautiful shape.
    Ang kanyang paswit ay nagbigay ng magandang anyo sa kanyang buhok.
    A styling technique that makes the hair look fuller or larger.
    She wanted to tease her hair before the party.
    Gusto niya ng paswit sa kanyang buhok bago ang party.
    verb
    The act of trying to lift or improve the appearance of the hair.
    She needs to tease her hair to look elegant.
    Kailangan niyang paswitin ang kanyang buhok para magmukhang elegant.
    The process of building volume in the hair by lifting strands.
    In each part of her hair, she teased it for more texture.
    Sa bawat bahagi ng kanyang buhok, pinaswit niya ito para sa higit pang texture.

    Etymology

    Spanish word 'pasueto' meaning 'to comb', 'arrange', or 'organize'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    teasing of hair
    Commonly used phrase meaning the process of lifting hair for more volume.
    paswit ng buhok

    Related Words

    hair
    The strands that grow on a person's head that can be styled or arranged.
    buhok

    Slang Meanings

    Flirty or cheerful
    Wow, she was so flirty at that party!
    Grabe siya, ang dami niyang paswit sa party na iyon!
    Show-off or attention-seeking
    That's why he's not in with the group, he is such a show-off!
    Kaya siya hindi 'in' sa tropa, sobrang paswit kasi!
    Likes to take credit
    He's just all talk, but he didn't actually help with the project.
    Puro paswit lang siya, pero di naman siya tumulong sa project.