Supla (en. Blow)

/suˈpla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of blowing or exhaling air.
The blow of the wind provided coolness in the hot weather.
Ang supla ng hangin ay nakapagbigay ng lamig sa mainit na panahon.
verb
The act of blowing or whistling.
He just blew on his cigarette.
Supla lang ang ginawa niya sa kanyang sigarilyo.

Etymology

It originates from the Spanish word 'soplar', meaning 'to blow'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

blow of the wind
The flow or movement of air.
supla ng hangin
blow of fire
The blowing of fire on an object.
supla ng apoy

Related Words

bubble
A process of forming air or gas in a liquid.
bula
momentum
An initiation of movement before a primary action.
buwelo

Slang Meanings

arrogant
He's so full of himself, like he's good at everything.
Sobra siyang supla, parang ang galing-galing niya sa lahat.
grumpy
Don't talk to him, he's in a bad mood today.
Huwag mo na siyang kausapin, supla kasi siya ngayon.
sulky
You're being so grumpy, as if you're someone special!
Ang supla mo, akala mo kung sino ka!