From root: palakpak
Usage Note
Pampalakpak refers to items or noise-makers, like plastic clappers, used to create a clapping sound at events.
Examples
" May pampalakpak ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child has a clapping device.
Literal Translation
Has clapping-device the child.
" Bumili sila ng bagong pampalakpak. "
Natural Translation
They bought a new clapping device.
Literal Translation
Bought they of-a new clapping-device.
" Ibinigay ng organisador ang mga pampalakpak sa mga tagahanga upang mas maging maingay at masaya ang buong palaro. "
Natural Translation
The organizer handed out the clapping devices to the fans so that the whole game would be noisier and more fun.
Literal Translation
Gave the organizer the clapping-devices to the fans so-that more become noisy and fun the whole game.
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