Wasakwasak (en. Crackling)

/waˈsak waˈsak/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Indicates a sound like breaking or destroying.

We heard a crackling sound from the back of the house.

Nakarinig kami ng wasakwasak mula sa likuran ng bahay.

adverb

Describes the manner of acting as if there is destruction involved.

The leaves fell crackling down to the ground.

Ang mga dahon ay nahulog wasakwasak sa lupa.

Formed from the word 'wasak' meaning broken or destroyed, plus the reduplication '-wasak'.

crackling sound

Sound like something is breaking.

wasakwasak na tunog

broken

Meaning something that is damaged or in a state of being broken.

wasak

excessive or severe accident causing damage

His car was wrecked when it crashed into a post.

Nawasak ang kotse niya nang wasakwasak ito sa post.

a bizarre reaction or feeling, often joyful or ecstatic

When I saw him, I was totally ecstatic with joy.

Nung nakita ko siya, talagang wasakwasak ako sa saya.

people united or shared the same feeling

The vibe was really on point for us at the party!

Talagang wasakwasak ang vibe natin kanina sa party!