Pagbibiro (en. Joking)
pag-bi-bi-ro
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The act of making a joke or conversing with humor.
His joking brings joy to everyone.
Ang kanyang pagbibiro ay nagdadala ng saya sa lahat.
A statement intended to make someone laugh or smile.
His joking became the reason for the good camaraderie among friends.
Ang kanyang pagbibiro ay naging dahilan ng magandang samahan ng mga kaibigan.
Saying things that are not serious to avoid tension.
He began joking to lighten the situation.
Nagsimula siya ng pagbibiro upang mapagaan ang sitwasyon.
Etymology
From the root word 'biro'
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't be mad, just kidding
A way of saying that the statement was not serious.
huwag magalit, biro lang
Related Words
joking
The present form of joking being done by a person.
nagbibiro
joke
A short statement that can make someone laugh.
biro
Slang Meanings
telling jokes or stories to make people laugh
Mark is really funny, he always makes everyone laugh with his jokes.
Taga-biro talaga si Mark, lagi niyang pinapatawa ang lahat sa mga bibliya.
saying things that aren't serious
That was just a joke, I wasn't serious.
Biro lang yun, hindi ko naman kasi seryoso.
just joking or playing around
Don't be serious, I was just joking with you!
Huwag kang seryoso, pabiruin lang kita!