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whakatoi - to give cheek (v), to be cheeky (s); cheeky

Kaua e whakatoi ki a ia.
Don't be cheeky to her.
Negative active commands - Don't! - Kaua e..., kāti...

Ākuanei tō waha whakatoi i a au.
You'd better watch it - I've had enough cheek from you.
You’d better watch it! - Ākuanei!

Whakatoi ai a Tīwana ki a Riripeti.
Tīwana is regularly getting smart to Riripeti.

Kei te whakatoi te tīwīwaka ki a Poti.
The fantail is teasing Pussy.

Kei te whakatoi tonu a Rewi ki a Tamahae.
Rewi is still teasing Tamahae.

He whakatoi rawa nōu!
You are very cheeky!

Kei te whakatoi te tīwaiwaka ki a Poti.
The fantail is teasing the pussycat.

He kaha ia ki te whakangahau, he kaha hoki ia ki te whakatoi.
He is always entertaining others and being cheeky.

#83: Why are the children laughing?
#29: I love you
#138: The mother will be the one to tidy the room
#77: In the future, the children will tidy their room
#4: Hello sir!
#110: You are happy, therefore you are dancing
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