Pagantso (en. Whirling)

pah-gan-tso

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of circular movement.
The whirling of the wind was felt all around.
Ang pagantso ng hangin ay naramdaman sa buong paligid.
The spinning of an object at a fast rate.
He gave a large whirl to his airplane.
Nagbigay siya ng malaking pagantso sa kanyang eroplano.

Etymology

A word from the Hiligaynon language derived from 'gantsilyo'

Common Phrases and Expressions

Dancing with a whirl
A dance with fast spinning.
Pagsasayaw na may pagantso

Related Words

crochet
Action related to creating items using yarn.
gantsilyo

Slang Meanings

Becoming happy or enjoying
After the exam, it was so much fun! Let's go hang out at the mall!
Pagkatapos ng exam, ang saya kaya! Pagantso na tayo sa mall!
Like having a party or celebrating
There's so much food here, it's like we're celebrating!
Sobrang daming pagkain dito, parang pagantso tayo!
Relaxed or chill
No classes! So I'll just chill at home.
Walang pasok! Kaya't pagantso lang ako sa bahay.