Paghaplas (en. Smoothing)

pɐˈɡɐplɐs

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Slang Meanings

applying medicine or ointment
Sometimes it's painful, so you should apply ointment on your wound.
Minsan kasi, mahapdi kaya dapat kang magpaghaplas ng ointment sa sugat mo.
stroking or touching the skin
I'm so happy when I play by applying sand on the beach.
Sobrang saya ko kapag naglalaro akong magpaghaplas ng buhangin sa beach.