Ngisngis (en. Smile)

ŋisŋis

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A facial expression that shows happiness or joy.
Her smile indicates her happiness.
Ang kanyang ngisngis ay nagsasaad ng kanyang kagalakan.
A form of smile that cannot be hidden.
The child's smile while playing is truly charming.
Ang ngisngis ng bata habang naglalaro ay talagang kaakit-akit.
A reaction commonly shown in response to joy felt.
With every joke, there's always a smile on his lips.
Sa bawat biro, laging may ngisngis sa kanyang mga labi.

Etymology

Native language

Common Phrases and Expressions

child's smile
A bright smile that shows happiness
ngisngis ng bata
smiling
Indicating happiness or joy
may ngisngis

Related Words

smile
A lighter and less pronounced movement of the lips compared to a smile.
ngiti

Slang Meanings

A smile that seems serious
Marco seemed to just have a smile while telling his crazy stories.
Parang ngisngis lang si Marco habang nagkukwento ng mga kalokohan.
A sour smile
She had a sour smile while fighting with her boyfriend.
Ngisngis ang peg niya habang nag-aaway sila ng jowa niya.
A smile mixed with teasing
That smile of yours seems like you want to say something.
Yung ngisngis mo, parang may gusto kang iparating ah.