Tumapik (en. To tap)

/tumápik/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb describing the act of touching or tapping an object.
He tapped his friend's shoulder.
Tumapik siya sa balikat ng kanyang kaibigan.
Gently pressing on something to get its attention.
He tapped on the door to enter.
Tumapik siya sa pintuan upang pumasok.
An action usually done in communication or interaction.
He tapped the child's face as a way to cheer them up.
Tumapik siya sa mukha ng bata bilang isang paraan ng pagpapasaya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

tap on the arm
A gentle touch or hold on a person's arm, usually as a sign of support or interaction.
tumapik sa braso

Related Words

tap
A form of verb that describes the action of touching or tapping.
tapik
call
An action done to get the attention of a person or object.
tawag

Slang Meanings

To counter or pretend to prefer a different way.
He tapped another way when I invited him to join the party.
Tumapik siya sa ibang paraan nung inaya ko siyang sumama sa party.
Arrogant or boastful in speaking.
His tapping stories aren't all true.
Ang tumapik niyang mga kwento, hindi naman lahat totoo.