Bumiro (en. To joke)

/buˈmi.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that represents joking or teasing.
He often jokes with his friends whenever they are together.
Kadalasan siyang bumiro sa kanyang mga kaibigan tuwing magkakasama sila.
The act of making a joke or something humorous.
It's a great way of communication to joke between friends.
Isang magandang paraan ng komunikasyon ang bumiro sa pagitan ng magkaibigan.
Having a humorous perspective on a situation.
Sometimes, you need to joke to lighten the situation.
Minsan, kailangan mong bumiro upang mapagaan ang sitwasyon.

Etymology

The word 'bumiro' originates from the root word 'biro', which means to tease or joke.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Please joke a bit!
Give some humor or a joke.
Bumiro ka naman!
Don't joke too much.
Be careful not to cross the line while joking.
Huwag kang bumiro ng labis.

Related Words

joke
A word that means a joke or a teasing remark.
biro
joking
The process of making jokes or humorous statements.
pagbiro

Slang Meanings

To make someone laugh or have fun.
He goofed off in front of his friends, so everyone laughed.
Bumiro siya sa harap ng mga kaibigan niya, kaya lahat sila tumawa.
To be silly or act foolish.
He just goofed off, that's why a lot of people got mad at him.
Bumiro lang siya kaya ang daming nagalit sa kanya.
To pretend to be not serious.
Don't goof off in the exam, that's serious!
Huwag kang bumiro sa exam, seryoso 'yan!