Magwagayway (en. To wave)
/maɡwaɡaɪwaɪ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of waving or raising and lowering a hand or object.
Wave the flag to show your support.
Magwagayway ka ng bandera upang ipakita ang iyong suporta.
Movement of an object in the air accompanied by fluttering.
The leaves are waving in the wind.
Nagmamagwagayway ang mga dahon sa hangin dahil sa hangin.
Presenting oneself or an object to others by raising or waving.
Wave to people as you walk down the street.
Magwagayway ka sa mga tao habang ikaw ay naglalakad sa kalsada.
Etymology
From the word 'wagayway' meaning 'to wave' or 'to flutter'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to wave a hand
to show greeting or attention to others
magwagayway ng kamay
Related Words
wagayway
The root word that indicates the process of waving or fluttering.
wagayway
flag
A symbol often waved as a sign of support or identity.
bandera
Slang Meanings
to show off one's wealth or riches
He really flaunted his new car at school.
Sobrang magwagayway siya sa kanyang bagong sasakyan sa paaralan.
to be free or to have fun
Let loose already, come on, let's party!
Magwagayway ka na, tara na at magparty!
to showcase skill or ability
He really wants to show off his dancing talent.
Gusto niya talagang magwagayway sa kanyang talento sa sayaw.