Magwagwag (en. To shake or sway)
/mαg.wαg.wαg/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
A form that emphasizes the movement of an object that seems to spin or flare.
Shake the flag in joy.
Magwagwag ka ng bandila sa tuwa.
Movement from one part to another, usually done by a person or animal.
Wave your hands while dancing.
Magwagwag ang iyong mga kamay habang sumasayaw.
Performing rapid movements or actions.
Shake to assert your independence.
Magwagwag upang patunayan ang iyong kasarinlan.
Etymology
The term 'wagwag' comes from the movement behavior of an object that rotates or flares.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Wave your hand
Greeting or attracting attention.
Magwagwag ng kamay
Related Words
wagwag
The behavior of rapidly rotating or shaking an object.
wagwag
howling
A sound made by animals as part of their communication.
alulong
Slang Meanings
to intrude or interfere
Don't meddle in our conversation, you have nothing to do with it.
Huwag ka nang magwagwag sa usapan namin, wala ka namang kinalaman.
to interfere in someone else's problems or situation
He asked not to meddle in his problems.
Nakiusap siyang wag magwagwag sa kanyang mga problema.
to give unsolicited advice
It seems like you always meddle with advice, but you don't know the whole story.
Parang lagi kang magwagwag ng payo, pero di mo naman alam ang buong kwento.