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majorette, female baton twirler...
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FIL: Isang babaeng miyembro ng banda na nagpapaikot-ikot ng baston (baton) sa saliw ng musika, karaniwang makikita sa mga parada.
EN: majorette, female baton twirler
The star of every town fiesta parade, the one who can twirl a shiny stick better than you can handle your life's problems. She's got the high-knee march and the dazzling smile down pat, even under the scorching sun.
From Spanish 'bastonera', the feminine form of 'bastonero' (cane-maker or keeper).
ROOT MEANING: cane, walking stick, baton
The feminine form of 'bastunero'. Refers specifically to female majorettes in a marching band.
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🇵🇭 Napanood mo ba ang galing ng mga bastonera sa parada kahapon?
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🇵🇭 Pangarap niyang maging pangunahing bastonera ng kanilang eskwelahan.
🇺🇸 She dreams of becoming the lead majorette of their school.
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