Taupo (en. To be inclined or slanted)

/taʊ.po/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of being bent or inclined.
The slope of the wall in the corner is due to old construction.
Ang taupo ng dingding sa sulok ay sanhi ng lumang konstruksyon.
verb
The action of bending or tilting.
He stood up straight after a long lean.
Tumayo siya nang tuwid pagkatapos ng mahabang taupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sit properly
to sit correctly
taupo nang maayos

Related Words

bent
A word referring to bending or curving.
baluktot

Slang Meanings

A girl who is mischievous or rebellious
That girl is a taupo; she doesn't listen to her parents!
Ang taupo na yan, hindi nakikinig sa mga magulang niya!
A person who is annoying or crazy
My friend, the taupo, always disrupts the class!
Yung taupo na kaibigan ko, palaging nanggugulo sa klase!
A person who has favorite things they take care of
She's such a taupo when it comes to cats; she always cares for them.
Sobrang taupo siya pagdating sa mga pusa, lagi silang pinapagalaga.