Basuan (en. Murmur)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound made by soft or quiet speech or whispering.
I heard murmurs from the back of the classroom.
Nakarinig ako ng basuan mula sa likod ng silid-aralan.
The action of whispering or talking quietly.
The parents murmured while watching the movie.
Ang mga magulang ay nagbasuan habang nanonood ng pelikula.

Common Phrases and Expressions

there's a murmur
providing information that's not meant for others to hear
may basuan

Related Words

whisper
A type of speech that is quiet and hard to hear.
bulong

Slang Meanings

Let's just do it later.
Let's just push it to Friday, I have plans today.
Basuan na lang tayo sa Biyernes, may lakad kasi ako ngayon.
Don't rush it yet.
Let's just hold off on the food, let’s wait for the others.
Basuan na lang ang pagkain, maghintay tayo sa iba.
Less pressure.
Just take it easy with the tasks, let's chill today.
Basuan mo na lang ang mga gawain, chill lang tayo ngayon.