Hagakhak (en. Loud laughter)

/haɡaˈkaɪk/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A loud and joyful laugh.
The children's laughter reached the entire community.
Ang hagakhak ng mga bata ay umabot sa buong barangay.
A sound produced by loud laughing.
I was envious of her laughter because it was full of joy.
Nainggit ako sa kanyang hagakhak dahil ito'y puno ng saya.

Etymology

Hiligaynon term for loud laughter

Common Phrases and Expressions

laughed loudly
demonstrated loud laughter
nag-hagakhak

Related Words

laughing
The activity of expressing joy through sound.
pagtawa
smile
A sign of joy usually associated with laughter.
ngiti

Slang Meanings

Loud laughter
I laughed out loud at your joke!
Nakahagakhak ako sa joke mo!
Speaking carelessly due to laughing
He's laughing so hard that he can't speak properly anymore.
Hagakhak na siya kaya hindi na siya makapag salita nang maayos.
A funny situation that brings joy
Wow, there was so much laughter at the party earlier!
Grabe, ang hagakhakan sa party kanina!