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    Kulitiw (en. Tease)

    ku-li-tiw

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    An act of teasing or joking with someone in a playful or cheerful way.
    He is often teased by his friends at school.
    Madalas siyang kulitiwin ng kanyang mga kaibigan sa paaralan.
    verb
    The act of engaging in teasing someone.
    He deliberately teased his sibling.
    Sinadya niyang kulitiwin ang kanyang kapatid.

    Etymology

    Derived from the word 'kulit' meaning busy or lively.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't tease!
    Don't bully!
    Huwag kang kulitiw!

    Related Words

    kulit
    A word used to describe lively or playful behavior.
    kulit
    mang-asar
    An act of teasing or annoying others.
    mang-asar

    Slang Meanings

    Curly hair
    Your curls are beautiful, they put the curls to shame!
    Ang ganda ng kulitiw mo, parang kinakabog ng curls!
    Messy hair
    My hair is a bit tangled again, I need to fix it.
    Medyo kulitiw na naman ang buhok ko, kailangan ko na itong ayusin.
    Chaotic or wild hairstyle
    Seriously, your look is like a wild hair day, very edgy!
    Seryoso, parang kulitiw ang itsura mo ngayon, napaka-edgy!