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    Tapik (en. Mosquito)

    /tɑˈpik/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of insect often carrying diseases.
    The mosquito is known to carry dengue.
    Ang tapik ay kilalang nagdadala ng dengue.
    Female mosquitoes feed on blood from humans and animals.
    Female mosquitoes increase in number during summer.
    Ang mga babaeng tapik ay dumarami sa tag-init.
    Mosquitoes generally fly at night.
    Avoid going out in the dark to stay away from mosquitoes.
    Iwasan ang paglabas sa dilim upang makaiwas sa tapik.

    Etymology

    From the root 'tapik' in older Tagalog

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    There are mosquitoes around
    There are mosquitoes scattered in the area.
    May tapik sa paligid

    Related Words

    mosquito
    A common term for the female mosquito.
    lamok
    dengue
    A disease that can be contracted from a mosquito bite.
    dengue

    Slang Meanings

    a person or indication that joins in
    Because there was no tapik, nothing happened at the party!
    Dahil sa walang tapik, walang ganap sa party!
    big support
    You need tapik from your friends for your project.
    Kailangan mo ng tapik sa mga kaibigan mo para sa proyekto mo.
    a hint or invitation to others
    Come on, we have tapik to the concert later!
    Tara, may tapik tayo sa concert mamaya!