Balitaktak (en. Chit-chat)

/baliˈtak tak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Talking or chatting lightly and happily.
They love to chit-chat whenever they meet.
Mahilig silang balitaktak sa tuwing nagkikita.
Developing a conversation filled with jokes or laughter.
In their chatter, their conversation is full of silliness.
Sa kanilang balitaktakan, puno ng kalokohan ang kanilang usapan.
The process of talking casually or not too seriously.
In their chit-chat, they do not worry about serious discussions.
Sa kanilang balitaktak, hindi sila nag-aalala sa mga seryosong usapan.

Etymology

Tagalog

Common Phrases and Expressions

chit-chat
A joyful conversation or chatting.
balitaktakan

Related Words

talk
The act of creating a conversation or communication.
usap
to engage in small talk
The process of chatting with friends.
makipag-chika

Slang Meanings

A fun or intense conversation or gossip.
Yesterday, my friends and I had a lively chat while drinking coffee.
Kahapon, nagbalitaktakan kami ng mga kaibigan ko habang nag-kape.
A conversation filled with laughter.
Their banter lasted until dawn.
Ang balitaktakan nila ay umabot hanggang madaling araw.
A debate or discussion filled with arguments.
There was a debate about political issues in the community.
Nagkaroon ng balitaktakan tungkol sa mga isyu sa politika sa barangay.