Magbansag (en. To name)

mag-bán-sag

Synonyms

to speak in an exaggerated or creative way

Isn't it fun? Wow, they named it in such a cheesy way!

Ang saya 'di ba? Grabe, nagbansag siya sa baduy na mga bagay!

to give a nickname or tag

Have you been nicknamed 'Handsome'? That's cool!

Nabansagan ka na bang 'Pogi'? Ang cool nun!

to refer to a person or thing by another name

Why did you label the new project? You're so creative!

Bakit ikaw ang nagbansag sa bagong proyekto? Sobrang creative mo!