kana-kana

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See also: kanakana

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Etymology

Reduplication of kana. See also Malay kerana.

Pronunciation

Noun

kanâ-kanâ (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜈᜃᜈ)

  1. made-up stories; old wives' tale
    Synonyms: gawa-gawa, sabi-sabi, kuwentong-barbero, tsismis, kakana
  2. excuses; pretext
    Synonym: dahilan

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