bungisngis
bungísngis with stress marks
person who giggles a lot
Usage Note
Bungisngis describes someone who laughs or giggles easily and frequently, often without a clear reason. It has a light, affectionate tone and is more endearing than critical. The word is also associated with the character 'Bungisngis' from Philippine mythology — a giant who laughs constantly and lifts his upper eyelids over his head.
Examples
" Bungisngis na bata si Ana. "
Natural Translation
Ana is a giggly child.
Literal Translation
Giggly child Ana.
" Si Maria ay palaging bungisngis; kahit walang dahilan, tumatawa siya. "
Natural Translation
Maria is always giggling; he/she laughs even without reason.
Literal Translation
Maria is always giggling; even no reason, laughs he/she.
" Dahil bungisngis si Pedro, madalas siyang pinagsasabihan sa klase kahit wala namang nakakatawa sa aralin. "
Natural Translation
Because Pedro giggles so much, he is often scolded in class even though there is nothing funny about the lesson.
Literal Translation
Because giggly Pedro, often he scolded in-the class even nothing funny in-the lesson.
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