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    Singkopa (en. Squash)

    /siŋˈkopa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A game of occasional quarrel using words.
    They had a squabble in front of their teachers.
    Sila ay nagkaroon ng singkopa sa harap ng kanilang mga guro.
    A mess or quarrel over a trivial matter.
    The children had a squabble over the toy.
    Ang mga bata ay nagkaroon ng singkopa tungkol sa laruan.

    Etymology

    Tagalog, possibly derived from the word 'singko', meaning five.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    children's squabble
    the frequent quarrels of children over trivial matters.
    singkopa ng mga bata

    Related Words

    loss
    The outcome of a squabble where there is a winner and a loser.
    talo

    Slang Meanings

    Dancing or moving to a location with fun dance moves.
    Wow, we had so much fun singkopa-ing at home, it felt like we were at a party!
    Grabe, ang saya ng singkopa namin sa bahay, para kaming nag-party!
    A spontaneous and fun gathering or celebration.
    Come on, let’s singkopa at the corner, there are people outside jamming!
    Tara, singkopa tayo sa kanto, may mga tao sa labas na nagzazap!
    Joining activities that are full of fun and joy.
    Why didn’t you join them? They're having so much fun singkopa-ing!
    Bakit hindi ka sumali sa kanila? Ang dami nilang singkopa!