Kukutin (en. To hit lightly with the fingers)

/kuˈku.tin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action performed by touching or nudging an object.
You will poke the skin of the grape to see the inside.
Kukutin mo ang balat ng ubas upang makita ang laman.
To perform a slight touch or application to something.
He will poke my shoulder to get my attention.
Kukutin niya ang aking balikat upang makuha ang aking atensyon.

Common Phrases and Expressions

poke the nose
To perform a slight touch on the nose, often as a form of affection.
kukutin ang ilong

Related Words

kukut
An action of touching or pressing on something.
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Slang Meanings

You keep bothering me
You keep bothering me, I’m really good at that!
Kinukut-kut mo ako, sobra akong husay sa ganyan!
Just poke at it
Just poke at the button to make it blow up.
Kukut-kutin mo lang yung button para sumiklab.