Makipagbiruan (en. To joke with)

ma-ki-pag-bi-ru-an

Meaning & Definition

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verb
The act of joking or talking filled with laughter.
They often joke around with their friends every Saturday.
Madalas silang makipagbiruan sa kanilang mga kaibigan tuwing Sabado.
To engage in conversations with the aim of bringing joy.
They enjoy joking around during the gathering.
Masaya silang makipagbiruan habang nagkakaroon ng salu-salo.
Receiving jokes from others and reciprocating them.
Although he is shy, he learned to joke around with his coworkers.
Kahit na mahiyain siya, natutunan niyang makipagbiruan sa kanyang mga katrabaho.

Etymology

from the word 'biruan' meaning joke or jest, combined with 'makipag' meaning to interact or to engage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

joking around with friends
talking and joking with friends.
makipagbiruan sa mga kaibigan
it's fun to joke around
joking around brings happiness.
masaya ang makipagbiruan

Related Words

joke
A jest or laughter often used in joking.
biruan
laughter
The sound produced by a person when they laugh.
tawa

Slang Meanings

to joke or tease the person being talked to
Ana said, 'Don't joke around with me, I'm serious!'
Sabi ni Ana, 'Huwag kang makipagbiruan sa akin, seryoso ako!'
to be playful or act corny
Just kidding, joke around with them, it's all good!
Joke lang, makipagbiruan ka lang sa kanila, chill lang!
to hang out or chat with some fun involved
Saturday night, let's hang out and drink at home.
Saturday night, makipagbiruan tayo at mag-inuman sa bahay.