Palabiro (en. Joke)

/pɑlɑˈbiro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A type of sentence or statement that contains humor or is funny.

His joke brought smiles to everyone's face.

Ang kanyang palabiro ay nagdala ng ngiti sa mukha ng lahat.

A statement used to make others laugh or cheer them up.

He loves jokes because he wants to entertain his friends.

Mahilig siya sa mga palabiro sapagkat gusto niyang aliwin ang kanyang mga kaibigan.

A style of speaking that includes joking or teasing.

He is known for his humorous stories during gatherings.

Kilala siya sa kanyang palabiro na mga kwento tuwing may salo-salo.

From the words 'word' and 'joke'.

Don't take the joke too seriously.

There’s nothing much to worry about a joke.

Huwag palakihin ang palabiro.

Just joking, don't get mad.

I’m just speaking humorously, don’t be too serious.

Palabiro lang, huwag magalit.

humor

The ability to see the funny side in various situations.

humor

comedy

Statements or actions aimed at making others happy.

patawa

Just a joke, not serious at all

I was just joking; I didn't really mean what I said.

Palabiro lang ako, 'di ko naman talaga siniseryoso yung sinabi ko.

Teasing but no bad intentions

Sometimes, my friends are just joking around when we tease each other.

Minsan, ang mga kaibigan ko, puro palabiro lang pag nag-aasaran kami.

Always joking, often making people laugh

That classmate of mine is a jokester; he always makes us laugh.

Yung kaklase ko, palabiro yan, lagi kaming napapatawa.