Potostat (en. Photostat)

po-to-stat

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A device or machine used to create a duplicate of a document on paper from an original.
We used the photostat to copy important documents.
Ginamit namin ang potostat upang kopyahin ang mga mahahalagang dokumento.
A copying process commonly used in offices and schools.
The photostat is a quick way to reproduce pages from a book.
Ang potostat ay isang mabilis na paraan upang gayahin ang mga pahina ng libro.

Etymology

Combined words 'poto' and 'stat', from the English 'photo' and the word 'static'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

make a photostat
the process of making a copy of a document
gumawa ng potostat

Related Words

copy
A document or item that is an exact reproduction of another document or item.
kopya
scanner
A device used to digitally capture images from documents.
scanner

Slang Meanings

I made a fuss or was too dramatic
I made a fuss over him, so he got impatient early.
Nagpotostat ako sa kanya kaya maaga siyang nainip.
Showing off or trying to get attention
Of course, he made a big deal in class to get noticed.
Siyempre, nagpotostat siya sa klase para mapansin.
Being overly energetic or excited
Wow, he's so hyper, you'd think he's having the time of his life!
Grabe, sobrang potostat niya, akala mo ang saya saya!