Balabala (en. Babble)

/ˌbalaˈbala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Speech that is nonsensical or meaningless.
His babble is hard to understand.
Ang kanyang balabala ay hindi mo maintindihan.
Conversation or noise from chaotic talking.
The children play and balance while there is babble.
Ang mga bata ay naglalaro at nagbabalanse habang may mga balabala.

Etymology

Malay language

Common Phrases and Expressions

babbly language
language of people who often chat, often meaningless.
balbal na wika

Related Words

speaking
The act of expressing or communicating through language.
pagsasalita
noise
Sound that does not provide clear information.
ingay

Slang Meanings

gossip or talks that are meaningless
Oh no, everything she's saying to the group is just balabala.
Naku, puro balabala lang ang mga sinasabi niya sa grupo.
fast talk or colorful storytelling
They were talking so fast at the party, I couldn't keep up with the balabala.
Ang bilis ng balabala nila sa party, hindi ko na naabutan.