Patunugin (en. To sound)

/pa.tu.nu.gin/

Synonyms

To say or tell the truth, but in a funny or entertaining way.

Just patunugin him about that, he might get mad at the truth.

Patunugin mo na lang siya tungkol doon, baka magalit pa siya sa totoo.

To express feelings indirectly, often through jokes or banter.

He doesn't want to admit it, so he'll just patunugin it through his stories.

Ayaw niyang aminin, kaya patunugin na lang niya sa mga kwento niya.