Tagalog

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Etymology

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From maki- +‎ sawsaw.

Pronunciation

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Verb

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makisawsáw (complete nakisawsaw, progressive nakikisawsaw, contemplative makikisawsaw, Baybayin spelling ᜋᜃᜒᜐᜏ᜔ᜐᜏ᜔)

  1. (figuratively) to meddle with other's affairs
    • 2017, Rhea Gonzales, A Dreamer's Guide To Self-redemption, Rhea Gonzales:
      Hindi ko naman napigilan ang sarili ko na makisawsaw sa usapan. “Hindi n'yo ba alam na hashtag walang forever?” “Kami ni Papa Nate, may forever,” ang banat ni Jay na pinataas ang boses para gayahin ang tono ng isang girl.
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