Alupihan (en. Cockroach)

a-loo-pee-han

Synonyms

spider

I saw the spider in the corner of the room, its stare looked fierce.

Nakita ko ang alupihan sa sulok ng kwarto, parang mabangis yung titig.

something fierce or scary

I don't like spiders; they always give me the creeps.

Hindi ko gusto ang mga alupihan, parang lagi akong kinikilabutan sa kanila.

often used to refer to scary people

Because he’s a spider, he always has a pestering attitude.

Siya kasi, alupihan eh, laging may nanggigitong ugali.