Wagwagan (en. Skirmish)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A conflict or skirmish that is often small and not very serious.
The children had a skirmish in their yard.
Ang mga bata ay nagkaroon ng wagwagan sa kanilang bakuran.
An informal fight or argument that becomes a source of entertainment.
They often exchange stories of skirmishes at gatherings.
Kadalasang nagkukuwentuhan ng mga wagwagan sa mga pagtitipon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

skirmishes in school
Informal clashes or fights within the school.
wagwagan sa eskwela

Related Words

argument
A situation where people converse or debate and often becomes an argument.
pagtatalo

Slang Meanings

Getting familiar or shaking hands
My friend and I were wagwagan at the corner while waiting for a jeep.
Nag-wagwagan kami ng kaibigan ko sa kanto habang naghihintay ng jeep.
Calling out or greeting friends
They were wagwagan in class, just laughing and chatting.
Nag-wagwagan sila sa loob ng klase, tawanan at chika lang.