mapapel

Tagalog

Etymology

From ma- +‎ papel (“paper; role; script”). Can be interpreted as “full of roles”.

Pronunciation

  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /mapaˈpel/ [mɐ.pɐˈpɛl]
  • Rhymes: -el
  • Syllabification: ma‧pa‧pel

Adjective

mapapél (plural mapapapel, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜉᜉᜒᜎ᜔)

  1. histrionic; attention-seeking; publicity hound
    Synonyms: kulang sa pansin, bida-bida, papansin, (slang) epal
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