Tip

tape / ribbonnoun / verb

Alternative meanings

tape
adhesive tape
ribbon
recording tape
measuring tape
magnetic tape
long thin strip
to tape

Pronunciation

TEEP

Root and affixes

Tip is a loanword from English tape adapted into Cebuano. It can name a physical tape or the act of taping or recording, depending on context.

Variants or conjugations

tip = tape / measuring tape / recording tape
teyp = tape, modern form influenced by English or Filipino
laso = decorative ribbon / bow
liston = ribbon / lace / cord
adhesive tape = adhesive tape
panukod nga tip = measuring tape

Related words and expressions

laso = decorative ribbon / bow
liston = ribbon / lace / cord
pilit = stick / adhesive
sukod = measure / measurement
rekord = record / recording
pelikula = movie / film
gunting = scissors

Meaning and usage notes

Use tip for adhesive tape, recording tape, or measuring tape. If you mean a decorative ribbon for hair, a gift, or a bow, laso or liston may sound better.