Iwagwag (en. To wave)

/iˈwag.wag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
Perform an action that aims to move or show an object through motion.
Wave the flag during the parade.
Iwagwag mo ang bandila tuwing may parada.
Raise and lower or move something in the air.
He will wave his hand as a sign of greeting.
Iwawagwag niya ang kanyang kamay bilang tanda ng pagbati.
Perform an action that shows joy or communicates to others.
He often waves his hands while telling stories.
Madalas niyang iwagwag ang kanyang mga kamay habang nagkukuwento.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wave the flag
Raise or display the flag as if it were swirling in the air.
iwagwag ang bandera

Related Words

speech
An act of talking or communicating.
salita
activity
Any activity that demonstrates a specific action.
gawain

Slang Meanings

To swing or circle (like spinning something).
Swing that flag to move on already!
Iwagwag mo 'yang bandila para mag-move on na!
To put or offer something to someone.
Just give those things to her already!
Iwagwag mo na 'yung mga chuchu sa kanya!