Sampot (en. Sarong)

/sampot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of clothing worn by men underneath their clothes for comfort.
People often buy sampots during festivals.
Madalas bumibili ng mga sampot ang mga tao tuwing pista.
A type of traditional clothing in Asian countries.
The sampot is often used by wonders in traditional ceremonies.
Ang sampot ay karaniwang ginagamit ng mga wonder sa mga tradisyunal na seremonya.

Etymology

from the Chinese language

Common Phrases and Expressions

cotton sampot
A specific type of sampot made from cotton.
sampot na bulak
silk sampot
Sampot made from silk, usually more expensive.
sampot na sutla

Related Words

clothing
Refers to the garments worn by a person.
kasuotan
clothes
General term for all types of garments.
damit

Slang Meanings

Empty garment or skirt; poorly worn.
Her sampot doesn't look good, it seems useless.
Hindi na maganda ang sampot niya, parang walang silbi.
Like a shapeless women's pajama.
Who said I should wear a sampot to the party?
Sino ang nagsabi na mag-sampot na ako sa party?
Slap or hit; a way to annoy.
She really got a sampot from that jerk!
Grabe ang sampot na tinanggap niya sa tarantadong iyon!