Panggilalasan (en. Justification)

/paŋɡilaˈlasan/

Synonyms

A slap or distraction to the person being talked to.

Just joking, that's just a side joke, bro!

Joke lang, panggilalasan lang 'yan, bro!

Referring to people you don't really know.

Don't you know Mark? He's just a casual acquaintance at the party.

Di mo ba nakilala si Mark? Panggilalasan lang 'yan sa party.

Riddles or jokes that seem pointless.

Your questions are just nonsense, they really don't make sense.

Panggilalasan lang 'yang mga tanong mo, wala talagang saysay.