werpa

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Old Frisian

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Etymology

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From Proto-Germanic *werpaną.

Verb

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werpa

  1. to throw

Inflection

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Descendants

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  • North Frisian: werpe
  • West Frisian: werpe

Tagalog

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Etymology

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Backslang formed from the initial and final syllables of Philippine English power (cheer used to express support), as in the English phrase, More Power to you!!”

Pronunciation

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Interjection

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werpa (Baybayin spelling ᜏᜒᜇ᜔ᜉ)

  1. (slang, back slang) a cheer used to express support or motivation, especially at a sports event

See also

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