Patukso (en. Tease)

pa-tuk-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To attract or pretend that one can attract someone.

Tease him to see if he is interested.

Patuksohin mo siya upang makita kung siya ay interesado.

To perform actions or speak that aim to flirt or show interest.

I just wanted to tease her, so I told her funny things.

Gusto ko lang siyang patuksohin, kaya't sinabihan ko siya ng mga nakakatawang bagay.

To give a hint or indication that there may be a romantic background.

His glances seem to tease my heart.

Ang kanyang mga sulyap ay tila patukso sa puso ko.

love tease

expected attraction or flirt

patukso ng pag-ibig

teasing

the process of teasing

nagtutukso

attraction

The interest or desire to get to know someone.

akit

flirt

An action or behavior that shows interest in someone romantically.

flirt

flirting or teasing

Alex is such a tease, he always has some unusual moves.

Sobrang patukso ni Alex, lagi siyang may kakaibang galaw.

jokes or playful teasing

With their teasing, you can't tell if they're serious or just playing around.

Yung mga patukso nila, hindi mo alam kung seryoso o naglalaro lang.

fun or entertaining talk

Like teasing that has no substance, just the kind of talk that's just for fun.

Tulad ng patukso na walang laman, yung tipong chika lang.