Kakatwa (en. Funny)

/ka-ka-twa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Refers to something or a situation that is funny.
His story was so funny that I couldn't help but laugh.
Ang kanyang kwento ay sobrang kakatwa na hindi ako napigilang tumawa.
Emphasizes the quality of being amusing.
The funny behavior of the dog brought joy to the children.
Ang kakatwang kilos ng aso ay nagbigay ng saya sa mga bata.

Etymology

root words 'katawa', meaning laughter or smile.

Common Phrases and Expressions

his/her face is funny
his/her face brings amusement or joy.
kakatwa ang kanyang mukha

Related Words

laughter
The sound that emerges from expressing happy feelings.
katawa

Slang Meanings

Enough already, it's too funny.
It's really funny what my friends did earlier.
Kakatwa talaga yung trip ng mga kaibigan ko kanina.
So much fun.
The memes in our group chat are so much fun!
Ang kakatwa ng mga memes sa group chat namin!
Just let me know if that's a joke.
I don't know if that's a joke or really funny.
Di ko alam kung joke ba 'yon o kakatwa.