Manukso (en. To tease)

ma-nuk-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The act of causing annoyance or irritation to another person.

Sometimes, I have friends who tease me when I'm feeling sad.

Minsan, may mga kaibigan akong manunukso sa akin kapag ako'y nalulungkot.

The act of poking fun or highlighting someone else's weaknesses in an annoying way.

Don't tease me, that's really annoying!

Huwag mo akong manukso, nakakairita na 'yan!

A type of action that elicits an unpleasant reaction from someone blamed.

He was sarcastic and teased them about their loss.

Naging sarkastiko siya at manunukso sa kanila sa kanilang pagkatalo.

From the root word 'ukso' meaning to annoy or to tease.

Don't tease!

A common expression that conveys a desire not to annoy or tease.

Huwag manukso!

creating disturbance

The act of creating problems or chaos.

panggugulo

mocking with enjoyment

An act of teasing that is accompanied by enjoyment.

panguwing

to tease or seduce

You really have a way of teasing, that's why you charm so many.

Parang ang galing mo talagang manukso, kaya marami kang napapaamo.

to give flirty remarks

Wow, you really know how to tease, you have so many catchy lines!

Grabe, manukso ka talaga, ang dami mong catchy na linya!

to make fun of or to poke at someone

Don't tease too much, or they might get mad at you.

Huwag ka masyadong manukso, baka magalit na siya sa'yo.