Pansaway (en. Irritant)

/pänsäˈwai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Something or someone that causes annoyance or irritation.
The loud noises from outside were an irritant while I was studying.
Ang malalakas na tunog mula sa labas ay isang pansaway habang nag-aaral ako.
Reflecting on something undesirable that is experienced.
Sometimes people on buses are an irritant to the comfort of passengers.
Minsan ang mga tao sa mga bus ay pansaway sa comfort ng mga pasahero.

Etymology

The word 'pansaway' comes from the root word 'saway' meaning 'to prohibit' or 'to stop'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

became an irritant
became a cause of annoyance or disturbance
naging pansaway

Related Words

prohibition
The act of forbidding or stopping a behavior or action.
saway

Slang Meanings

Attention seeker
Mark is so pansaway, he's doing all sorts of mischief in class.
Sobrang pansaway ni Mark, ang daming kalokohan ang ginagawa sa klase.
Rebellious
Ana seems to be pasaway, always doing something annoying.
Parang pasaway si Ana, lagi na lang may ginagawang kabiguang nakakainis.
Full of antics
The kids are full of antics when they're pansaway.
Ang mga bata, puno ng kalokohan kapag pansaway sila.