Kantiyawan (en. Teasing)

kan-ti-ya-wan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An action of making jokes or teasing someone.

The teasing among them is part of their friendship.

Ang kantiyawan sa kanila ay bahagi na ng kanilang pagkakaibigan.

A type of game or interaction where people share stories and tease each other.

In gatherings, teasing among friends is never absent.

Sa mga pagtitipon, hindi mawawala ang kantiyawan sa mga kaibigan.

The skill of teasing that provides relief and amusement.

He is excellent at teasing, so everyone always laughs.

Mahusay siyang sa kantiyawan, kaya't palaging tumatawa ang lahat.

You're just teasing!

You're just being playful!

Kantiyaw ka lang!

Don't get angry, it's just teasing!

Don't take it to heart, we're just joking!

Huwag magagalit, ang kantiyawan lang yan!

kanti

A term used to describe the action of teasing or joking.

kanti

tuksuhan

The process of teasing someone as a game or means of interaction.

tuksuhan

talking or joking around with teasing or bullying remarks

Go ahead, tease him; he's used to it!

Sige lang, kantiyawan mo siya; sanay na siya diyan!

trying to show off or get attention from people

Don't show off too much, they might get mad at you.

Huwag kang masyadong magpa-kantiyaw, baka magalit sila sa'yo.

light-hearted teasing or joking around

We're just teasing, just chill!

Kantiyawan lang naman tayo, chill ka lang!