Panunukso (en. Teasing)

pah-noon-ook-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

An act of mocking or joking with another person using words or actions.

Teasing him pushed him to cry.

Ang panunukso sa kanya ay nagtulak sa kanya na umiyak.

A statement or behavior intended to ridicule or entice.

I didn't like his teasing about my appearance.

Hindi ko nagustuhan ang kanyang panunukso tungkol sa aking hitsura.

From the root word 'tukso' with the affix 'pan-'

teasing from a friend

A type of teasing done by friends, often with a mild tone.

panunukso ng kaibigan

tease

A term used to describe attraction or mockery.

tukso

having fun or joking with a friend

It's fun to tease him, he always gets into a fight but it's okay.

Ang sarap panunukso sa kanya, lagi siyang napapaaway pero okay lang.

having a flirty conversation

He teased me while we were together, it felt like there was chemistry.

Nagpanunukso siya sa akin habang nagkakasama kami, parang may chemistry.

provoking someone who likes you

He teases me even though I'm not into him, just to get my attention.

Pinapanukso niya ako kahit hindi ko siya type, para lang makuha ang atensyon ko.