Magpatukso (en. To tease)

/mɐk.pɐ.tʊk.sɔ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To perform an action that provokes or teases another person.

He will tease his friend about his new girlfriend.

Siya ay magpatukso sa kanyang kaibigan tungkol sa kanyang bagong kasintahan.

To be the cause of teasing or allure.

His words teased people to ask more questions.

Ang kanyang mga salita ay nagpatukso sa mga tao na magtanong pa.

To engage by making utterances that are suggestive or silly.

Sometimes, he teased his sibling through jokes.

Minsan, nagpatukso siya sa kanyang kapatid sa pamamagitan ng mga biro.

root word 'tukso'

to tease a friend

to act playfully or mockingly towards a friend

magpatukso ng kaibigan

to tease to get to know someone

to playfully provoke someone as a way of expressing interest

magpatukso para makilala

tease

The act or state of playful provocation or allure.

tukso

teasing

An action or behavior that causes laughter or annoyance.

pang-aasar

to flirt

Don't flirt with him/her, you might end up in trouble.

Huwag kang magpatukso sa kanya, baka magkaalat-alat na kayo.

to mess around

I'm wondering why he/she is messing around with his/her friends.

Nagtataka ako bakit siya nagpatukso sa mga kaibigan niya.

to tease or provoke playfully

He/she is fun to joke around with, always included in the fun.

Ang saya niya magpatukso, lagi na lang nakakasama sa trip.