Taway (en. Laugh)

/ta-ˈwai/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb that means to produce a sound similar to laughter.
I want to laugh at the amusing stories of my friend.
Gusto kong tumawa sa mga nakawiwiling kwento ng aking kaibigan.
The act of expressing joy or amusement through sound.
The children are laughing while playing in the park.
Ang mga bata ay tumataway habang naglalaro sa parke.

Etymology

from the word 'tawa' meaning laughter

Common Phrases and Expressions

Laughed continuously
Constant laughing or endless laughter.
Tawa ng tawa

Related Words

comedy
A form of art aimed at providing joy and amusement to people.
komedya
happiness
A feeling of joy or pleasure.
kasiyahan

Slang Meanings

Removed, used up, or lost value.
He called people to get rid of his debt.
Nagtawag siya ng mga tao para makakuha ng taway sa utang niya.
Removing the ability to recognize or be recognized again.
He asked how he became unrecognizable to his crush.
Sobrang tawa'y tanong niya kung paano siya tawayan ng crush niya.
When something is empty or useless.
Dreams without effort are empty.
Walang taway ang mga pangarap na hindi mo pinagsisikapan.