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    Kuhitin (en. To poke)

    ku-hee-tin

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    An action that indicates poking or inserting something using a sharp object.
    Poke the paper to stick it on the wall.
    Kuhitin mo ang papel upang ito'y madikit sa dingding.
    An action that emphasizes holding or penetrating something.
    Poke the end of the wood strip to make it easier to grip.
    Kuhitin mo ang dulo ng piraso ng kahoy upang ito ay mas madaling hawakan.
    An object used to push or change the position of another object.
    Use the tongs to poke the coin home.
    Kuhitin ang barya pauwi gamit ang sipit.

    Etymology

    derived from the word 'kuhit' which means 'to poke' or 'to prick'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    poke the children
    To impart lessons or teachings to children in a simple way.
    kuhitin ang mga bata

    Related Words

    poke
    The root word of 'kuhitin' meaning to poke or prick.
    kuhit

    Slang Meanings

    to speak untruthfully or to deceive
    Juan seems to kuhitin, he always makes promises that he never keeps.
    Parang kuhitin 'yang si Juan, lagi na lang siyang nangangako na hindi naman niya tinutupad.
    to raise eyebrows or be intrigued
    When Maria said she met another guy, we all kuhitin at her.
    Nang sabihin ni Maria na may nakilala siyang ibang guy, lahat kami kuhitin sa kanya.