likely from the English words “up here”
apir
high-five
Apir.
Up here.
“Gimme five… Up here!”
Nanalo tayo. Apir!
We won. High five!
umapir
did a high-five
umapir
appeared
Umapir sa telebisyon.
Appeared on television.
Filipino children’s game song / chant:
Appear, disappear, one-half, one-fourth
One-fourth, One-half, disappear, appear
Similar to the American version that’s…
Give me five, on the side,
down below—
You’re too slow!
