Luwag (en. Loose)

/lu-wag/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of not being too tight.
The looseness of her hair demonstrates her style.
Ang luag ng kanyang buhok ay nagpapakita ng kanyang estilo.
adjective
Not too tight or bound.
His clothes are loose and comfortable.
Ang kanyang damit ay maluwag na komportable.
Not sufficiently tight or restrained.
The laces of his shoes are loose.
Ang mga tali ng kanyang sapatos ay maluwag.
Not tightly placed or positioned.
The items on the table are loosely arranged.
Ang mga bagay sa mesa ay maluwag na nakaayos.

Etymology

From the root 'luwág', meaning not too tight.

Common Phrases and Expressions

looseness of friendship
Ease and connection that exists between friends.
luwag ng pagkakaibigan
looseness in perspective
Open-mindedness or perspective towards different ideas.
luwag sa pananaw

Related Words

tight
The opposite of 'loose', meaning tight.
masikip

Slang Meanings

relaxed
Life here in the province is so chill, it's like there's no stress.
Ang buhay dito sa probinsya ay sobrang luag, parang walang stress.
easygoing
He's the type who is always relaxed in making decisions, not in a hurry.
Siya kasi, laging luag sa desisyon, hindi masyadong nagmamadali.
not strict
His parents are lenient when it comes to curfews.
Ang mga magulang niya ay luag pagdating sa mga curfews.
laid-back
Our group is laid-back; we always just chill by the beach.
Ang barkada namin luag lang, lagi kaming chill sa tabi ng dagat.