Tsasko (en. Prank)

tsa-sko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of joke or prank that is usually humorous.
They prepared a prank for their friend's birthday.
Naghanda sila ng isang tsasko para sa kaarawan ng kanilang kaibigan.
A trick or deceit against another person.
Because of his prank, he was mistaken for having bad intentions.
Dahil sa kanyang tsasko, napagkamalan siyang may masamang balak.

Etymology

Tagalog mula sa Espanyol na 'chasco', na nangangahulugang biro o panlilinlang.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to play a prank
to perform a joke or trick on someone.
gumawa ng tsasko

Related Words

experiment
A type of teasing or term used for testing methods.
subok
testing
A process of discovering or determining someone's or something's capabilities.
pagsusubok

Slang Meanings

tiso (just because), shiny
We just toska'd the trains to see the tsasko!
Toska kami ng mga tren para makita ang mga tsasko!
don't you know the news?
Bro, you're tsasko again! You still don't know the latest?
Bro, tsasko ka na naman! Di mo pa rin alam 'yung latest?
lying or fake news
Wow! Did you see the tsasko on social media?
Grabe! Naaninag mo ba 'yung tsasko sa social media?