Mapagbiro (en. Playful)

ma-pa-gbi-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
The characteristic of a person who enjoys joking or making others laugh.
He is a playful person who always brings joy to others.
Siya ay isang mapagbiro na tao na laging nagpapasaya sa iba.
Often causes enjoyment among the audience due to jokes.
His playful disposition is always adored by friends.
Ang kanyang mapagbiro na disposisyon ay laging kinagigiliwan ng mga kaibigan.

Etymology

from the word 'biro' which means 'joke' or 'joking'

Common Phrases and Expressions

playful friend
a friend who always jokes and brings joy to others
mapagbiro na kaibigan
jovial person
a person who is naturally fond of jokes and funny stories
mapagbiro na tao

Related Words

joke
A statement or story that is amusing, often causing laughter.
biro
humor
The art of entertaining or joking, commonly used in performances.
patawa

Slang Meanings

smart person who loves to tease
Marco is really talented, his comebacks are so fun, he's very witty.
Ang galing talaga ni Marco, ang saya ng mga banat niya, mapagbiro siya.
sarcastic
Sometimes, he's so witty that you think he's getting angry.
Minsan, masyado siyang mapagbiro na akala mo nagagalit na.
quick to find a joke
He's the life of the party, always witty and has a new joke.
Siya ang buhay ng party, palagi siyang mapagbiro at may bagong joke.