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    Batutain (en. To tease or make fun of)

    /batuˈtain/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that indicates teasing or making fun of someone.
    They love to tease their friend about his mistakes.
    Mahilig silang batutain ang kanilang kaibigan sa kanyang mga pagkakamali.
    Provides comedy or amusement through joking.
    He is often teased by his classmates about his favorites.
    Madalas siyang batutain ng kanyang mga kaklase sa kanyang mga paborito.
    Joking that often turns sarcastic.
    Every time he tried not to make fun of the situation.
    Bawat pagkakataon ay sinubukan niyang hindi batutain ang sitwasyon.

    Etymology

    From the word 'batu' meaning 'carving' or 'arranging'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take everything in jest
    To ridicule everything.
    kunin ang lahat sa asar

    Related Words

    teasing
    A form of teasing usually done among friends.
    pagtukso
    joke
    A statement aimed at making others laugh or entertain.
    biro

    Slang Meanings

    A term for a playful tease or joke, often used in a lighthearted manner.
    Wow, my friends were really throwing a lot of playful teases at me earlier!
    Grabe, ang daming batutain ng tropa ko sa akin kanina!
    A trendy term describing a person or situation that is always teasing or making jokes.
    That's him, always being the tease in our group chat!
    Siya talaga, laging batutain sa group chat natin!