matrapik

Tagalog

Etymology

ma- + trapik.

Pronunciation

  • Hyphenation: mat‧ra‧pik
  • IPA(key): /matˈɾapik/, [mɐtˈɾa.pɪk]

Adjective

matrapik (plural matatrapik)

  1. experiencing frequent traffic jams; congested with traffic
    • 1972, Ulirang Tagakupkop in Liwayway
      Isang matandang babae ang nagtatangkang tumawid sa matrapik na kalye. Mabilis na lumapit si Lucio at yaong hawak sa bisig ng matanda ay matiyagang inalalayan sa pagtawid.
      An old woman attempted to cross the congested street. Lucio quickly came and held the old woman's arms as he helped her to cross.
    Laging matrapik ang EDSA anumang oras.EDSA is always congested at all times.

Verb

matrapik (complete natrapik, progressive natatrapik, contemplative matatrapik, 4th actor trigger)

  1. (colloquial) to get stuck in a traffic jam

Further reading

  • matrapik” in Pinoy Dictionary, Cyberspace.ph, 2010-2023.
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