Manunukso (en. Tease)

/ma.nu.nuk.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who provokes or entices others.

The tease often causes misunderstandings in the group.

Ang manunukso ay laging nagiging sanhi ng di pagkakaintindihan sa grupo.

verb

To do something that starts provocation or enticement.

Don’t tease people if you are not sure about their feelings.

Huwag manunukso sa mga tao kung hindi ka sigurado sa kanilang nararamdaman.

The term 'manunukso' comes from the word 'tukso' which means to provoke or entice.

teaser of the heart

A person who tempts the feelings of others.

manunukso sa puso

temptation

Encourages or stirs interest or feelings.

tukso

Tease or make fun of someone, often playfully.

Where are you alone again? Are you rushing to tease your crush?

Saan ka na naman nag-iisa? Nagmamadali kang manunukso sa crush mo?

To joke around with someone, sometimes flirtatiously.

Don't be angry, I was just teasing because you're so cute!

Huwag kang magalit, nag-manunukso lang ako, kasi ang cute mo!

To provoke or irritate someone in a lighthearted manner.

I hope you just tease me, so I don't get bored.

Sana manunukso ka lang sa akin, para di ako mainip.