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    Sampalukan (en. To slap)

    /sampɑlʊkɑn/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The action of hitting or slapping with the hand or any object.
    They slapped each other in the middle of the fight.
    Nag-sampalukan sila sa gitna ng labanan.
    To deliver a painful blow or slap to a person.
    Slapping isn't a solution to a conflict.
    Ang sampalukan ay hindi solusyon sa hidwaan.
    A form of physical fight or altercation.
    Sometimes slapping can lead to a bigger conflict.
    Minsan ang sampalukan ay nagiging sanhi ng mas malaking alitan.

    Etymology

    Root word: 'sampal' meaning 'to slap in the face'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Slapping is unforgivable.
    Slapping leads to more painful conflict.
    Sampalukan ay walang kapatawaran.

    Related Words

    slap
    The act of slapping or raising awareness to others.
    sampal
    to slap back
    The act of giving or receiving a counter slap or view.
    salampun

    Slang Meanings

    slap.
    Just slap him if you're annoyed!
    Sampalukan mo na lang siya kapag nainis ka!
    to slap someone.
    He looks like he wants to slap someone because he's so angry.
    Parang gusto na niyang sumampal sa sobrang init ng ulo.