Tangwa (en. Laugh)

taŋ-wa

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A sound that comes from a person's vocalization describing joy or happiness.
Her laugh brought joy to the entire group.
Ang kanyang tangwa ay nagbigay-daan sa kasiyahan ng buong grupo.
A movement or action that depicts happiness or joy.
The children laugh while playing in the park.
Ang mga bata ay nagtatangwa habang naglalaro sa parke.
Reaction to a funny situation or joke.
The laughter of the people at the show improves their day.
Ang tangwa ng mga tao sa palabas ay nakakapagpabuti ng kanilang araw.

Etymology

Tagalog Language

Common Phrases and Expressions

Laughing uncontrollably
Very loud laughter.
Tawa ng tawa
Laugh loudly
Cried from laughter or received great joy from a situation.
Tumawa ng malakas

Related Words

humor
The ability of a person to view things in a funny way.
humor
joy
A feeling of happiness or contentment.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

Laughing with no brakes, super happy.
Wow, I'm tangwa with him, his jokes are so funny!
Grabe, tangwa na ako sa kanya, ang funny ng jokes niya!
Laughing excessively as if you can't control it.
Just accept it, you're tangwa with his antics!
Tanggapin mo na lang, tangwa ka na lang sa kanyang kalokohan!