Harot (en. Flirtation)

/ha.ˈrot/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Act of playful teasing of others accompanied by humor.
Their flirting caused laughter in the group.
Ang kanilang harot ay nagdulot ng tawanan sa grupo.
A type of non-serious interaction aiming to provide joy or amusement.
There's a lot of playful teasing in their phone conversation.
Maraming harot sa kanilang usapan sa telepono.

Etymology

Tagalog word referring to playful teasing or joking. Possibly derived from 'palaro'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

just teasing
A way of saying that one is just joking or not serious.
harot lang

Related Words

teasing
Teasing that may have a more provocative context.
tukso

Slang Meanings

having fun or teasing, often in the context of flirtation
You're so flirty, especially with the cute ones!
Ang harot mo naman, lalo na sa mga cute na tao!
statements or actions that are lewd or vulgar
So many lewd comments from the kids in online games nowadays!
Dami ng harot ng mga bata sa online games ngayon!
a good feeling or excitement brought by a person or experience
Hey, you're so lively today!
Uy, ang saya ng harot mo ngayong araw!