Paghahawhaw (en. Shouting)

/ˌpaɡahaˈwaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The action of communicating using loud sounds.
The shouting of people started when they saw the fire in their community.
Nagsimula ang paghahawhaw ng mga tao nang makita ang sunog sa kanilang barangay.
The expression of something louder than usual.
He expressed his feelings through shouting.
Nagpahayag siya ng kanyang saloobin sa pamamagitan ng paghahawhaw.
A way of expressing emotions or a topic in an energetic manner.
In his shouting, he conveyed his anger.
Sa kanyang paghahawhaw, naiparating niya ang kanyang galit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shouting of the masses
Loud sounds or shouts of many people gathered together.
paghahawhaw ng masa
don't shout
Do not be noisy or do not attract attention.
huwag magpaghahawhaw

Related Words

shout
A loud sound coming from a person's mouth.
sigaw
yell
An intense shout; often accompanied by anger.
bulyaw

Slang Meanings

Love or infatuation
His infatuation with his crush is obvious.
Ang paghahawhaw niya sa crush niya ay obvious na.
Admiration or liking for a person
There he goes again with his admiration for the celebrity.
Nandiyan na naman ang paghahawhaw niya sa artista.
Having an excessive emotional connection
Admit it, you have a connection with him.
Aminin mo na, may paghahawhaw ka sa kanya.