Supalpal (en. Battered)

su-pal-pal

Meaning & Definition

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adjective
Affected or hit by bad or negative things.
He is battered by all the troubles he is experiencing.
Siya ay supalpal sa kanyang mga lahat ng kaguluhan na dinaranas.
Sustaining physical damage.
His vehicle was battered after the accident.
Ang kanyang sasakyan ay supalpal matapos ang aksidente.

Etymology

Filipino word that may originate from the word 'supal' meaning the wrath of a storm or remnants of a storm that caused bad weather.

Common Phrases and Expressions

battered life
A life full of trials and challenges.
supalpal ang buhay

Related Words

supal
A term that can be used to describe having a bad effect or damage.
supal

Slang Meanings

Spoke or acted arrogantly, often leading to embarrassment.
Oh man, he was totally embarrassed when his friends called him out in front of others.
Nako, supalpal na supalpal siya nung pinahiya siya ng mga kaibigan niya sa harap ng ibang tao.
Responding or replying to someone who is annoying in a hurtful yet funny way.
I couldn't stand him, so I hit him back with a savage reply earlier.
Hindi ko siya maatim, kaya sinarapan ko siya ng supalpal kanina.