Tupukin (en. To tap)

/tuˈpu.kɪn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The gesture of correcting or touching something.

You will cut the wall if you want to come in.

Tupukin mo ang dingding kung gusto mong pumasok.

The pressing or contempt for a person or thing.

You turn his shoulder to get his attention.

Tupukin mo ang kanyang balikat para makuha ang kanyang atensyon.

The manifestation of hate by physical acts.

Don't be kidnapped by him, you might be hit.

Huwag mong tutuksohin siya, baka tuktukan ka pa.

The use of lightweight methods for communication or interaction.

You can knock on his door before entering.

Tupukin mo ang kanyang pintuan bago pumasok.

tap the window

hit or knock on the window as a signal or entry.

tupukin ang bintana

top

Part of an object that is elevated, or the highest part.

tuktok

To continue talking or to argue without achieving anything.

Just stop the chitchat, I'm tired; I want to stop.

Wag ka na lang mag-tupukin, kapoy na gusto ko nang huminto.

A way of teasing or making fun of someone.

Isn't your face just perfect for teasing your friends?

Di ba't iyang mukha mo ay pang-tupukin sa mga kaibigan mo?