Magpusa (en. To put into action (like a cat))

/maɡˈpusa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

A verb that means to be playful or lively, usually in cats.

Grandpa loves to play with his grandchildren, they play together.

Si Lolo ay mahilig magpusa sa kanyang mga apo, naglalaro sila ng sabay-sabay.

The act of a person taking on the responsibility of caring for animals, especially cats.

He learned to care for animals when his friends with pet cats taught him.

Natutunan niyang magpusa nang pinusuan siya ng kanyang mga kaibigan na may mga alagang pusa.

Origin: word 'pusa' with the prefix 'mag-'

to play cat with the child

the activity where a person cares for or plays with children like cats.

magpusa ng bata

cat

A type of animal commonly kept as a pet.

pusa

dairy farmer

A person who takes care of animals and collects milk, which may include cats.

manggagatas

to fake a relationship to look happy

They pretended to be together on social media even though they aren't really, just to magpusa to people.

Nagsama sila sa social media kahit hindi sila talaga, para magpusa sa mga tao.

to become partners or in a relationship for the wrong reasons

There's no real love, so they just magpusa for the picture.

Walang tunay na pagmamahal, kaya't magpusa lang sila para sa picture.

to conspire as if they are a couple

That's why they magpusa, to easily entertain other people.

Kaya sila magpusa, para mas madaling makipagpatawa sa ibang tao.