matrapik

Tagalog

Etymology

From ma- +‎ trapik.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /matˈɾapik/ [mɐtˈɾaː.pɪk]
• Rhymes: -apik
• Syllabification: mat‧ra‧pik

Adjective

matrapik (plural matatrapik, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜆ᜔ᜇᜉᜒᜃ᜔)

1. experiencing frequent traffic jams; congested with traffic

   Laging matrapik ang EDSA anumang oras. ― EDSA is always congested at all times.

   • 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.

Verb

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

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

Further reading

• “matrapik”, in Pinoy Dictionary, 2010–2024