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    Makipag-away (en. To fight)

    /ma.ki.pɐ.ɡɐ.wai/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    verb
    To perform an activity aimed at arguing or fighting.
    Don't fight with your brother.
    Huwag kang makipag-away sa iyong kapatid.
    To engage in a physical conflict or battle.
    His decision to fight brought problems.
    Ang kanyang desisyon na makipag-away ay nagdala ng problema.
    To enter into an argument or dispute.
    People always whisper when the two fight on the corner.
    Laging bumubulong ang mga tao kapag makipag-away ang dalawa sa kanto.

    Etymology

    from the words 'maki-' and 'away'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    don't fight
    a warning not to engage in a dispute
    huwag makipag-away
    fight with enemies
    to fight against enemies
    makipag-away sa mga kaaway

    Related Words

    fight
    A conflict or argument between two people or groups.
    away
    punch
    A type of physical attack using the fist.
    suntok

    Slang Meanings

    to get heated or to engage in a fight
    Don't get into a fight, you might just cause trouble.
    Huwag ka na makipagaway, baka magsimula ka lang ng gulo.
    to act out or to seek attention
    That's enough fighting, it's like a drama.
    Tama na ang makipagaway, parang drama lang yan.
    to be argumentative or rebellious
    Why would you fight with him, he's just asking for trouble.
    Bakit ka pa makikipagaway sa kanya, patola lang yan.