Makupi (en. To be naughty)

ma-ku-pi

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

Having bad behavior or actions that are not in accordance with the law.

Children often become naughty when playing.

Madalas maging makupi ang mga bata kapag naglalaro.

Annoying or bothersome behavior.

His friend's naughtiness caused him bother.

Ang pagiging makupi ng kanyang kaibigan ay nagdulot sa kanya ng abala.

naughty children

children with bad behavior

mga makupad na bata

naughty

A word that describes a person or thing with bad behavior.

makupad

Quick recovery or rebound from a situation

He'll just makupi, because he doesn't want to dwell too much on the problem.

Makupi na lang siya, kasi ayaw niyang masyadong malugmok sa problema.

Silent but suspected of being manipulated

He seems makupi this morning, going through something else.

Parang makupi siya ngayong umaga, may ibang pinagdadaanan.

Trying to stay positive despite difficulties

Even though he's going through tough times, he’s always makupi at school.

Kahit pinagdadaanan lagi siyang makupi sa school.