Kawagkawag (en. Clacking)

/ka-wag-kawag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound that comes from the collision of two objects, commonly the foot elements such as those of animals or objects.

The clacking of the bird's feet was heard from afar.

Ang kawagkawag ng mga paa ng ibon ay narinig mula sa malayo.

A kind of sound created when objects collide or rub against each other.

We heard clacking from the movements of the game.

Nakarinig kami ng kawagkawag mula sa mga galaw ng laro.

Clacking of birds

The sound created by birds while flying or walking.

Kawagkawag ng mga ibon

clack

Refers to the sound or noise caused by shaking or rubbing objects.

sagitsit

Kawagkawag means you're a 'trickster' or someone who intrigues others.

Don't you want to be friends with Juan? He has a lot of kawagkawag about people.

Ayaw mo bang makipagkaibigan kay Juan? Ang dami kasi niyang kawagkawag sa mga tao.

Sometimes 'kawagkawag' is used for 'gossips'.

Here comes Maria, the kawagkawag of the neighborhood!

Nandiyan na si Maria, ang kawagkawag ng barangay!

It can also mean 'noisy' or 'rowdy'.

The kids outside are so kawagkawag, I can't sleep.

Sobrang kawagkawag ng mga bata sa labas, hindi ako makatulog.