Mangantiyaw (en. To flirt)

/maŋanˈtijaw/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb referring to the action of courting or flirting with someone.
He is known for his ability to flirt with people.
Siya ay kilala sa kanyang kakayahang mangantiyaw ng mga tao.
The act of attracting sympathy or affection from a person.
He often flirts with the young women in the community.
Madalas siyang mangantiyaw sa mga dalaga sa barangay.

Etymology

From the word 'antiyaw' meaning to flirt or court.

Common Phrases and Expressions

flirting with others
the act of attracting others that may not be focused on one person.
mangantiyaw sa iba
flirting with the heart
to attract or court that leads to romantic feelings.
mangantiyaw ng puso

Related Words

flirt
The term referring to courting or flirting.
antiyaw
courtship
The process of showing interest in someone with the aim of having a romantic relationship.
panliligaw

Slang Meanings

To curse or to tease
He just intends to insult to get attention.
Sinasadya lang niyang mangantiyaw para magpakuha ng atensyon.
To prank or to tease
He insulted us because he wasn't included in the outing.
Nag-mangantiyaw siya dahil hindi siya nakasama sa outing.