Siyap (en. Siyap)

/si-ˈjap/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A verb referring to placing something on top or swinging upwards.
He placed the book on the table's top.
Inilagay niya ang libro sa siyap ng mesa.
A position of an object that is higher than another.
The lamp is on the top of the wall.
Ang ilaw ay nasa siyap ng dingding.

Etymology

Spanish: si, for, and yap, I see you.

Common Phrases and Expressions

on top
at the top
nasa siyap

Related Words

high
Refers to an object that is higher compared to others.
mataas

Slang Meanings

Failure or an unfortunate event.
What happened to our project was just a bust, we didn't get the right data.
Siyap lang talaga ang nangyari sa project natin, walang nakuha na tamang data.
Nonsense or antics, often funny.
There were so many crazy moments at our occasional get-together, it was fun!
Ang daming siyap sa paminsang get-together natin, ang saya!