esteping

== Cebuano == === Etymology === Borrowed from English stepping, present participle of step. === Pronunciation === Hyphenation: es‧te‧ping === Noun === esteping (Badlit spelling ᜁᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜉᜒᜅ᜔) a step or a series of steps (slang, informal) moves; tactics; strategy; schemes; a method of achieving an end (overlapping with diskarte) === Verb === esteping (Badlit spelling ᜁᜐ᜔ᜆᜒᜉᜒᜅ᜔) (sports, games) to step on or over a line (violation) (slang, informal) to strategize; to find a way; to hustle or maneuver through a situation (slang, informal) to make a move on someone romantically; to court ==== Usage notes ==== In its slang usage, the term is highly synonymous with diskarte. It implies using street smarts, clever tactics, or calculated "steps" to navigate a difficult situation, secure funds, or win someone's affection. The semantic shift from the English word "stepping" to its slang meaning likely comes from the metaphorical concept of "taking steps" or executing calculated "moves" (much like footwork in a dance, game, or sport). Just as physical stepping requires careful placement to maneuver around obstacles or impress a partner, esteping refers to the mental footwork or step-by-step scheming required to achieve a personal goal. ==== Related terms ==== sayop ang esteping (to make a strategic miscalculation)