Tampo (en. Ebullition)

/tam.pɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A feeling stemming from hurt or betrayal of trust, often associated with anger or resentment.
Maria feels a grudge against her friend because she wasn't invited to the party.
May tampo si Maria sa kanyang kaibigan dahil hindi siya inimbitahan sa handaan.
A brief quarrel or misunderstanding that often leads to distancing or avoidance of each other.
Their grudge caused misunderstandings in the group.
Ang kanilang tampo ay nagdulot ng hindi pagkakaunawaan sa grupo.
A way of expressing feelings that involves some anger and joy and is said to be emotional.
She often sulks when she doesn't like someone's decisions.
Mahilig siyang magtampo kapag may hindi siya gusto sa mga desisyon ng iba.

Etymology

Pinagmulan ng salita mula sa pagkilala sa galit o sama ng loob.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I sulked.
Nagtampo ako.
Nagtampo ako.
I have a grudge against you.
May tampo ako sa iyo.
May tampo ako sa iyo.
Don't sulk.
Huwag kang magtampo.
Huwag kang magtampo.

Related Words

sama
This refers to the betrayal of trust or breakdown of relationship that causes resentment.
sama
galit
A stronger emotion than ‘tampo’ that can manifest in physical or emotional behavior.
galit

Slang Meanings

angry with a hint of resentment
I'm upset with you because you didn't take me along.
Tampo na ako sa'yo dahil hindi mo ako sinama.
to sulk or show displeasure subtly
I hope she wouldn't just sulk around her friends.
Sana hindi na lang siya nagtampururot sa mga kaibigan niya.
cold treatment or silent treatment
Enough with the cold treatment, I'm not mad but I'm still upset.
Tama na ang lamig, hindi na ako galit pero may tampo pa rin.