Tuksuhin (en. Tease)

/tukˈsuhin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action or act of teasing or provoking a person.
He is easily teased because of his shy behavior.
Madali siyang tuksuhin dahil sa kanyang mahiyain na pag-uugali.
To make jokes towards a person.
Sometimes we are just playing, but I wouldn’t hesitate to tease him.
Minsan ay naglalaro lang kami, pero hindi ako nag-atubiling tuksuhin siya.
A way to gain a person's attention through teasing.
He wanted to tease his friend who has special feelings for her.
Nais niyang tuksuhin ang kanyang kaibigan na may espesyal na damdamin sa kanya.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Tease him/her
Encourage or provoke someone.
Tuksuhin mo siya

Related Words

tease
The joke or teasing directed at someone.
tukso
entice
An action or behavior that may attract the attention of others.
tuksó

Slang Meanings

To tease or joke around
Don't tease him, he might get angry.
Huwag mo siyang tuksuhin, baka magalit 'yan.
To playfully coax or nudge someone
Just tease him a bit, he might start dancing.
Tuksuhin mo lang siya ng konti, baka sumayaw na 'yan.
To flirt playfully or make someone laugh
Speak up, so you can tease her!
Pagsalita mo nga, para tuksuhin siya!