Halakhakan (en. Laughter)

/halakˈhakɑn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The state of laughing or the sound produced when a person laughs.
The laughter of the children is full of joy.
Ang halakhakan ng mga bata ay puno ng saya.
A type of sound associated with joy and happiness.
The laughter reached outside the room.
Ang halakhakan ay umabot hanggang sa labas ng silid.
A translation of emotion that shows happiness or amusement.
Her laughter expressed her happiness.
Ang kanyang halakhakan ay nagpahayag ng kanyang kaligayahan.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'halakhak' which means laughter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of laughter
Surrounded by laughter and joy.
puno ng halakhakan
laughing
The action of laughing.
paghalakhak

Related Words

chuckle
A sound made before laughter.
halak
joy
A feeling of happiness or delight.
kagalakan

Slang Meanings

Laughter as if there's no tomorrow.
Their laughter was so loud, it seemed like nothing else mattered!
Grabe ang halakhakan nilang magkaibigan, para bang wala nang mangyayari sa kanila bukas!
Uncontrollable laughter.
I couldn't stop laughing at their story, the room was full of laughter!
Nakatawa na ako sa kwento nila, ang saya ng halakhakan sa kwarto!
Joyful laughter often shared with friends.
Oh no! We laughed so much earlier, they even called us noisy!
Ano ba ‘yan? Ang dami ng halakhakan natin kanina, tinawag pa tayong ingay!