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    Balawbalaw (en. Exaggerated)

    /bɑ.lɑʊ.bɑ.lɑʊ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A word referring to a situation or state that is overly exaggerated.
    His story is full of exaggerated details.
    Ang kanyang kwento ay puno ng balawbalaw na mga detalye.
    Often used to describe excess quantity or intensity.
    This indicates exaggerated emotion.
    Indikasyon ito ng balawbalaw na emosyon.

    Etymology

    Foreign word, possibly rooted in indigenous languages.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Exaggerated story
    Story full of exaggeration.
    Balawbalaw na kwento

    Related Words

    exaggerate
    To make something or a situation excessive.
    exagerrate

    Slang Meanings

    Strange behavior or mannerisms
    The people here have such strange ways, they seem so happy.
    Ang mga tao dito, ang balawbalaw nila, parang ang saya-saya lang.
    Very chill or relaxed
    At the beach, we're just relaxed, not thinking about any problems.
    Sa beach, balawbalaw lang kami, walang iniisip na problema.