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    Piyapis (en. Swing)

    /pijaˈpis/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of music that is soothing with elongated sounds and a simple melody.
    The children enjoy listening to the piyapis while they play.
    Nasisiyahan ang mga bata na nakikinig sa piyapis sa kanilang paglalaro.
    A quick motion or sway in one direction.
    The leaves of the tree have a sway in the wind.
    Ang mga dahon ng puno ay may piyapis sa hangin.

    Etymology

    Ang salitang 'piyapis' ay nagmula sa mga salitang Tagalog na nangangahulugang 'madaling ilipat o gamiting muli'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Sway in memory
    A remembrance or reflection on joyful experiences.
    Piyapis sa alaala

    Related Words

    spirit
    The essence or soul of a person.
    diwa

    Slang Meanings

    A person's leech, like clingy but toxic.
    She's really a piyapis, just wants to latch onto others' lives.
    Siya talaga, piyapis gusto lang makasabit sa buhay ng iba.
    Always around, but not actually part of the group.
    Let's not invite anyone, piyapis is already there again.
    Huwag na tayong mag-aya, nandiyan na naman si piyapis.