Dakutin (en. To seize)

/da-ku-tin/

Synonyms

To grab or snag, often used in a playful or joking manner without any malice.

Just grab that vinegar already, it's so fun!

Dakutin mo na nga 'yang suka, ang saya saya!

To uncover or learn a secret or something that isn't supposed to be found out.

You might find out that your phone has already been snagged!

Baka matuklasan mong na-dakut na pala 'yung cellphone mo!

To instigate a fight or quarrel, often said among youths.

Don't just keep snatching there, they might get upset.

Huwag kang dakut ng dakut diyan, baka magalit pa sila.