Pangarawaraw (en. Shouting)

/pa.ŋa.ra.wa.raw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A powerful shout or call using the voice.
His shouting reached the entire village.
Ang kanyang pangarawaraw ay umabot sa buong barangay.
The act of shouting or calling with full strength.
The child's shout captured everyone's attention.
Ang pangarawaraw ng batang ito ay nagpasiklab ng atensyon ng lahat.

Etymology

Derived from a root word meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

shouting for help
A call for help through shouting.
pagsigaw ng tulong

Related Words

shout
A loud sound created by the voice.
sigaw
call
An invitation or request for attention from others.
tawag

Slang Meanings

A liar or untrustworthy person.
Don't trust Jomie, he's a pangarawaraw!
Huwag kang maniwala kay Jomie, pangarawaraw yun!
A person who loves mischief or pranks.
Ben is that pangarawaraw who threw a party in the middle of the river.
Si Ben yung pangarawaraw na nagpa-party sa gitna ng ilog.
A type of person who always exhibits bad behavior.
As long as he's with you, something pangarawaraw is bound to happen.
Basta't siya ang kasama mo, siguradong may pangarawaraw na mangyayari.