Masawsaw (en. Dip)

/ma.sa.w.saw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A way of eating where food is dipped in sauce or liquid.
French fries are tastier when dipped in ketchup.
Mas masarap ang fries kapag masawsaw sa ketchup.
verb
The action of dipping occurs.
The meat tastes better when you dip it in shrimp paste.
Mas masarap ang karne kapag masawsaw mo ito sa bagoong.

Common Phrases and Expressions

dipped in sauce
Submerge food in sauce for added flavor.
masawsaw sa sarsa

Related Words

sauce
A liquid used to give flavor to food.
sarsa
food
Commonly constitutes what is eaten and can be dipped.
m pagkain

Slang Meanings

to go to a celebration or joyful occasion
Let's masawsaw at the barangay fiesta later!
Masawsaw tayo sa fiesta sa barangay mamaya!
to join or mingle with others
Anna is there, you should masawsaw with her.
Nandiyan si Anna, masawsaw ka na sa kanya.
to party or celebrate
Come on, let's masawsaw at Mark's party!
Sama ka na, magmasawsaw tayo sa party ni Mark!