Magpakipot (en. To be coy)

/mág-pak-i-pót/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Acts as a person who hides or conceals true feelings.

Ella will be coy with her suitors.

Si Ella ay magpakipot sa kanyang mga manliligaw.

To be hard to approach or obtain.

Don't be coy, show your true feelings.

Huwag magpakipot, ipakita mo ang tunay mong nararamdaman.

To pretend to have no interest in someone while actually having feelings.

Maria always acts coy in social gatherings.

Laging magpakipot si Maria sa mga sala-salabat na pagtitipon.

Just be coy

Advising someone to be quiet or pretend they have no interest.

Magpakipot ka na lang

They were coy with me

Indicating that a person is hiding their true feelings.

Nagpakipot siya sa akin

narrow

Referring to a smaller space or constriction.

kipot

direct

Meaning straightforward or open, the opposite of being coy.

tahas

to be closed off or hard to reach

Who was being aloof with you? You seem so hard to talk to!

Sino bang nagpakipot sa iyo? Parang ang hirap mo kausapin!

to be mysterious or not easily giving in

That's why he likes you, because you're aloof and seem to have some secrets.

Kaya ka siya gusto, kasi nagpakipot ka at tila may pinagkakait na sikreto.

to have hurdles before getting what one wants

In the past, you were so hard to get before you finally agreed.

Dati rati, magpakipot ka pa sa akin bago mo ako napapayag.