Pasablay (en. Not serious)

pa-sa-blay

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

A term that describes something or someone that is not serious or has no truth.

What he said seemed just a joke and shouldn't be taken seriously.

Ang kanyang mga sinabi ay tila pasablay lamang at hindi dapat paniwalaan.

Refers to statements that give an impression of jokes or teasing.

His conversation was full of jokes and chatting.

Ang kanyang pakikipag-usap ay puno ng pasablay at pakikitsika.

just joking

that seems to be joking or not serious

pasablay lang

pasaway

A person who enjoys mischief or does not follow rules.

pasaway

joke

A statement or act created to amuse.

biro

temporary loss of something for fun

He just pasablayed on the exam, but it's okay, he's happy at the party.

Nag-pasablay lang siya sa exam, pero okay lang, masaya naman siya sa party.

wasting time or opportunities

Don't pasablay in life, you might regret it later.

Huwag kang mag-pasablay sa buhay, baka magsisi ka sa huli.

looking for lower prices or discounts

Enough of the pasablay, look at those promotions!

Tama na ang pasablay, tingnan mo na yung mga promo!