Basigin (en. To cause to laugh)

/baˈsiɡin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To perform an action that causes joy or laughter.
His jokes basigin everyone at the party.
Ang kanyang mga biro ay basigin ang lahat sa party.
To bring joy to a group of people.
The teacher wanted to basigin her students through games.
Nais ng guro na basigin ang kanyang mga estudyante sa pamamagitan ng mga laro.

Etymology

Origin of the word 'basig' meaning 'to rain laughter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to delight the heart
Bringing happiness or joy to the spirit.
basigin ang puso

Related Words

entertainment
Bringing joy or pleasure.
aliw
laugh
An expression of joy through sound.
tawa

Slang Meanings

To speed up or hasten something
Hurry up with that task so we can finish quickly.
Basigin mo nga 'yang gawaing 'yan para matapos tayo agad.
To rush or go quickly
Hurry up! We might be late for the event!
Basigin mo na! Baka malate tayo sa event!
To pour in eagerness or zeal
When the rain poured, everyone rushed under the roof.
Nang basigin yung ulan, lahat ay nagtakbuhan sa ilalim ng bubong.