Dampa (en. Damp)

ˈdæmpə

Synonyms

A house that seems neglected or poorly built.

Juan's house looks like a dampa, it's so messy!

Parang dampa lang yung bahay ni Juan, ang gulo!

A social reference to a dampa that is said to be a big house but is actually very simple.

They said she comes from a dampa, but she's actually rich!

Sabi nila galing siya sa dampa, pero mayaman pala siya!

A dwelling close to water, often made of simple materials.

In the past, people in the dampa didn't think much, just enjoyed life.

Dati, ang mga tao sa dampa ay walang masyadong iniisip, nag-enjoy lang sa buhay.