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    Magkukurap (en. To flick)

    /mægkuˈɾap/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    A verb that describes the act of lightly touching or tapping with fingers or hands.
    You just need to flick to turn the page in the book.
    Kailangan mo lang magkukurap upang lumipat ng pahina sa libro.
    A type of action often used in play or interaction.
    The kids are flicking at the ball that's rolling.
    Nagkukurap ang mga bata sa bolang nababato.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kurap', meaning 'to touch lightly' or 'to tap'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to flick the light
    refers to the act of tapping the light causing movement.
    magkukurap sa ilaw

    Related Words

    flick
    A quick and gentle touch with the finger.
    kurap

    Slang Meanings

    to deceive
    Don't fool me, I know you're not for real.
    Huwag kang magkukurap sa akin, alam kong hindi ka totoo.
    to act shamelessly
    He’s so rich, but he just seems to shamefully exploit people.
    Ang yaman-yaman niya, pero parang magkukurap lang sa mga tao.
    to speak crudely
    When he got mad, he just started speaking crudely.
    Nung na-quee siya, sobrang magkukurap na lang ang sinabi niya.