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    Maglaway (en. To salivate)

    /maɡˈlaway/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    The act of having or releasing saliva from the mouth.
    He started to salivate at the sight of the food.
    Nagsimula siyang maglaway sa pagkain na nakikita niya.
    A natural body reaction to scents or foods.
    Many people salivate when they smell freshly cooked adobo.
    Maraming tao ang naglaway kapag naamoy nila ang lutong adobo.
    Expresses a strong desire for something, usually food.
    The smell of pizza made him salivate.
    Ang amoy ng pizza ay nagdulot sa kanya na maglaway.

    Etymology

    Derived from the root word 'laway', meaning liquid that comes from the mouth primarily resulting in salivation.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to salivate over food
    Having an excessive desire for food.
    maglaway sa pagkain

    Related Words

    saliva
    The liquid that comes from the salivary glands in the mouth.
    laway
    speech
    Meaning something that can be expressed or noticed.
    salita

    Slang Meanings

    To agree or be tempted by something delicious or attractive.
    Wow, you'll drool over that burger!
    Grabe, maglaway ka sa burger na 'yan!
    To feel envy or jealousy towards someone else.
    I drooled over what he said about having a brand new cellphone.
    Naglaway ako sa sinabi niyang mayroon siyang brand new na cellphone.