Posas (en. Handcuffs)

po-sas

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of furniture used to coat one's hands.
Police put the handcuffs in his hands.
Inilagay ng pulis ang posas sa kanyang mga kamay.
A portion of the system of restraint or security to the detainees.
The handcuffs are needed to maintain the court's order.
Kailangan ang posas upang mapanatili ang kaayusan sa korte.
Equipment is also used in certain fields such as criminal penalties.
Used the handcuffs to test his offenses.
Ginamit ang posas sa pagsubok sa kanyang mga pagkakasala.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in handcuffs
under restraint or control using handcuffs
naka-posas
sweat in handcuffs
a statement indicating lack of freedom due to being under restraint
pawis sa posas

Related Words

arrest
The process of apprehending or capturing a person suspected of a crime.
pag-aresto
police
An officer of the law responsible for maintaining order.
pulis

Slang Meanings

jail or arrest
Marlon said, 'Mark my words, if you get caught by the police, handcuffs are what's coming for you!'
Sabi ni Marlon, 'Itaga mo sa Bato, kapag nahuli ka ng mga pulis, posas ang katapat mo!'
hassles or problems
Man, life's been such a hassle for me lately, there's so much to take care of!
Grabe, sobrang posas ng buhay ko lately, ang daming kailangan asikasuhin!
pitiful or without freedom
Dude, I’m not in handcuffs anymore, but I feel like I'm still in handcuffs!
Pare, wala na akong posas, pero pakiramdam ko eh parang nasa posas pa rin ako!