Bulyawan (en. Scream)

/bu-lya-wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud shout or voice used to express anger or shock.
His scream reached across the lake.
Ang kanyang bulyawan ay umabot sa kabila ng lawa.
An expression of emotion or feelings that is extremely loud.
She let out a scream of joy upon receiving the good news.
Nagbigay siya ng bulyawan ng kasiyahan nang matanggap ang magandang balita.

Etymology

From the word 'bulyaw' meaning 'shout' or 'yell'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shout of anger
loud shouting due to anger
bulyaw ng galit
emotion-filled scream
a shout that shows intense emotion
bulyaw na puno ng damdamin

Related Words

call
A call or gathering, especially of people.
sundo
growl
A loud sound typically coming from the mouth to express anger or warning.
singhal

Slang Meanings

snitch or 'tattle-tale' who reports
Hey, don't bring a snitch because they might get mad!
Hala, huwag kang magdala ng bulyawan kasi baka magalit siya!
someone who reports what’s happening
Are you a snitch? Do you know the news in the barangay?
Bulyaw ka ba? Alam mo ba ang mga balita sa barangay?
a noisy person
That snitch is always so loud!
Ang bulyawan na iyon, lagi na lang ang ingay!