Tinip (en. Tinned)

/tiˈnip/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A form of food packaged in a can.
The family preferred tinned food for camping for easy transport.
Mas pinili ng pamilya ang tinip na pagkain sa kamping para sa madaling pagdala.
Fresh food placed in a can to preserve its usefulness.
Tinned fish can last in the pantry without spoiling.
Ang tinip na isda ay maaaring magtagal sa pantry nang hindi nabubulok.

Etymology

The word 'tinip' originated from the root word 'tip' meaning 'shaken off' or 'set aside'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

canned fruit
Fruits packed in a can for long-term storage.
tinip na prutas

Related Words

preservation
The process of keeping food by placing it in cans or other containers.
konserbasyon

Slang Meanings

A mix or blend of various things, kind of messy.
Wow, your room is a tinip, like a storm hit it!
Grabe, ang tinip ng kuwarto mo, parang may bagyo!
A collection of leftover food, often not well-combined.
There, it's just a tinip of all the leftover food, can't say much.
Yan, tinip na lang ng lahat ng natirang pagkain, walang masabi.