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    Pagaayawayaw (en. Shouting)

    pah-gah-ah-yah-wahw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A method of calling or shouting in a high tone.
    The shouting of people while crossing the street caused confusion.
    Ang pagaayawayaw ng mga tao sa pagtawid ng kalsada ay nagdulot ng kalituhan.
    The process of producing sound from the throat in a lively manner.
    In her shouting, her voice was heard from afar.
    Sa kanyang pagaayawayaw, nadinig ang kanyang sigaw mula sa malayo.

    Etymology

    From 'aya' which means to call or shout.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Children's shouting
    Children's shouting in joy.
    Pagaayawayaw ng mga bata

    Related Words

    shout
    A higher and louder sound created by vocal expression.
    sigaw

    Slang Meanings

    A known characteristic of calls that are not clear or fluent
    He's so pagaayawayaw, you can't understand what he's saying anymore.
    Sobrang pagaayawayaw niya, hindi mo na maintindihan yung sinasabi niya.
    A style of talking filled with contradictions or unclear ideas
    Sometimes, his pagaayawayaw causes misunderstandings.
    Minsan, ang pagaayawayaw niya ay nagiging sanhi ng hindi pagkakaintindihan.
    Like a joke or catching the listener in an unpleasant way
    Don't get mad, it's just his pagaayawayaw style.
    Huwag kang magalit, peg lang yung pagaayawayaw niya.