EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sarcastic laugh, cynical smile, sneer...
act of inviting or persuading (to come along)...
act of hugging or embracing...
Pang-uri
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/TA-wang-A-so/
FIL: Isang uri ng tawa o ngiti na hindi tunay at nagpapahiwatig ng pangungutya, pag-insulto, o kawalan ng paniniwala.
EN: sarcastic laugh, cynical smile, sneer
It's that fake, sarcastic laugh. You know the one. When your frenemy compliments your outfit, and you give them that tight-lipped smile that says "I know you're lying." That's tawang-aso. It's the laugh of a kontrabida in a teleserye.
Compound of "tawa" (laugh) and "aso" (dog), literally "dog's laugh," possibly alluding to a dog baring its teeth in a way that resembles a grin but is actually a sign of aggression.
Always carries a negative connotation of mockery or insincerity.
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🇵🇭 Isang tawang-aso lang ang isinagot niya sa aking paliwanag.
🇺🇸 He just gave a sarcastic laugh in response to my explanation.
🇵🇭 Nakita ko ang tawang-aso sa kanyang mga labi nang mabigo ang katunggali niya.
🇺🇸 I saw the sneer on his lips when his rival failed.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.