Humagakhak (en. To chuckle)

/hu-ma-ga-khak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of laughing quietly or unexposed.

He was filled with joy and chuckled upon hearing the joke.

Siya ay napuno ng ligaya at humagakhak nang marinig ang biro.

The reaction of laughter due to joy or the enjoyment of a situation.

While watching the movie, he couldn't help but chuckle.

Habang nanonood ng pelikula, hindi niya maiwasang humagakhak.

A soft laugh that is often not heard loudly.

When she saw her friend make a mistake, she chuckled behind her hand.

Nang nakitang nagkamali ang kanyang kaibigan, humagakhak siya sa likod ng kanyang kamay.

Derived from 'hak' meaning 'stop or slow down a bit' and 'hum' indicating a form of verb.

chuckling with joy

laughing with happiness or joy.

humagakhak sa saya

smile

A silent or subtle expression of happiness.

ngiti

laughter

A joy caused by the laughter of many.

tawanan

loud or funny laughter

Your joke was so funny, I burst out laughing!

Kakatuwa yung joke mo, humagakhak ako!

outburst of laughter

When I saw him, I just laughed out loud.

Pag nakita ko siya, humagakhak na lang ako.

joyful reaction to jokes and stories

When they arrive, everyone will definitely laugh.

Kapag andiyan na sila, siguradong humagakhak ang lahat.