Pantuya (en. Teaser)

pan-tu-ya

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person or thing that provokes or teases others.

He became a teaser to his classmates through jokes.

Siya ay naging pantuya sa kanyang mga kaklase sa pamamagitan ng mga biro.

An action of playing or expressing annoyance toward someone else.

His teasing caused conflict in the group.

Ang kanyang pantuya ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa grupo.

It originates from the root word 'tuya' which means 'to sob' or 'to weep.'

teaser of fate

Events or situations that seem deliberately arranged for a person.

pantuya ng tadhana

mocking

An action of joking or teasing someone.

pang-aasar

teasing or seduction

Wow, you're like a tease walking in front of him!

Grabe, parang pantuya kang naglalakad sa harap niya!

showy or attention-grabbing

Your outfit is such a showstopper, it's captivating!

Sobrang pantuya ng outfit mo, nakakabighani!

playing with someone's mind

Don't tease me, I'm serious!

Huwag mo akong pantuya-in, seryoso ako!