Magpakipot (en. To be coy)

/mág-pak-i-pót/

Synonyms

to be closed off or hard to reach

Who was being aloof with you? You seem so hard to talk to!

Sino bang nagpakipot sa iyo? Parang ang hirap mo kausapin!

to be mysterious or not easily giving in

That's why he likes you, because you're aloof and seem to have some secrets.

Kaya ka siya gusto, kasi nagpakipot ka at tila may pinagkakait na sikreto.

to have hurdles before getting what one wants

In the past, you were so hard to get before you finally agreed.

Dati rati, magpakipot ka pa sa akin bago mo ako napapayag.