Birubiruin (en. To tease)

bee-roo-bee-roo-in

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of joking or teasing someone.
They teased their friend about his new haircut.
Birubiruin nila ang kanilang kaibigan sa kanyang bagong gupit.
The act of making a joke or prank.
He wanted to prank his sibling on their birthday.
Gusto niyang birubiruin ang kanyang kapatid sa araw ng kanilang kaarawan.
Having a light conversation and forgiving.
Don't be too serious, I'm just teasing you.
Huwag masyadong seryoso, birubiruin lang kita.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You didn't tease me.
You didn't tease me.
Hindi mo ako nabirubiruin.
I will tease you!
I will tease you!
Birubiruin kita!

Related Words

joke
A statement aimed at making someone laugh.
biro
humor
Things that are funny.
katatawanan

Slang Meanings

To be messed with or teased
That's crazy, he was just being teased but he is really numb.
Grabe yun, birubiruin lang siya pero manhid talaga.
To be on the receiving end of childish pranks or foolishness
I hope those kids don't mess with you, or you might get your head broken.
Sana huwag kang birubiruin ng mga bata, baka mabasag ang ulo mo.
To play around with or to lead someone astray
I'm just messing with you, but I am serious about what I said.
Birubiruin lang kita, pero seryoso naman ako sa sinabi ko.
To prank or to act overly dramatic
Don't mess with him anymore, he's just acting overly dramatic.
Huwag na siyang birubiruin, sobrang nag-iinarte lang yun.