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    Halawhaw (en. Incessant)

    /halawˈhaw/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    adjective
    Unceasing or continuously happening.
    His incessant voice could be heard from afar.
    Ang kanyang halawhaw na boses ay naririnig mula sa malayo.
    Endless or unending flow.
    The incessant rain caused floods in the town.
    Ang halawhaw na pag-ulan ay nagdulot ng baha sa bayan.

    Etymology

    From the word 'halaw' meaning 'to catch' and 'haw' which could mean 'not wanting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    endless conversation
    A conversation that never ends or is never resolved.
    halawhaw na usapan

    Related Words

    halaw
    An action or process of catching or retrieving.
    halaw

    Slang Meanings

    Casual conversation or aimless chitchat.
    We had so much fun with our halawhaw last night, John's stories were so funny!
    Ang saya ng halawhaw namin kagabi, napaka-funny ng mga kwento ni John!
    Conversations that are not serious, like hanging out.
    When we meet at the corner, we just do halawhaw, no worries.
    Kapag nagkikita-kita kami sa kanto, puro halawhaw lang kami, walang problema.