sampid
sampíd with stress marks
clinging residue; person who doesn't belong
Usage Note
Sampid literally describes something that sticks or clings where it shouldn't — food residue or fabric caught on a surface. Figuratively it is a mildly derogatory label for someone who attaches themselves to a group to which they don't rightfully belong, similar to calling someone a hanger-on.
Examples
" May sampid sa plato. "
Natural Translation
There is clinging residue on the plate.
Literal Translation
There-is residue on plate.
" May sampid sa sanga. "
Natural Translation
There is a clinging residue on the branch.
Literal Translation
There-is clinging-residue on branch.
" Pakiramdam niya ay isa lamang siyang sampid sa grupo dahil hindi naman talaga siya inimbitahan. "
Natural Translation
He feels he is just a hanger-on in the group because he wasn't really invited.
Literal Translation
Feeling his is one only he hanger-on in group because not really truly he invited.
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