pabebe wave en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /pɐˌbɛ.bɛ ˈweɪ̯v/ (Philippines)
Etymology
Borrowed from Tagalog pabebe + wave. First attested in 2015.
Meanings
- (Philippines) A handwaving gesture imitating certain beauty pageant contestants, which in turn is seen as resembling the stereotypical handwave gesture of a baby.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| pabebe waves | Number=Plur | lexicographic |