EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
to flirt...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
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FIL: Magpakita ng kilos o asal na mapaglaro at may pahiwatig ng romantikong interes sa isang tao.
EN: to flirt
The national pastime, charot! It's when you're being extra charming, witty, or pa-cute to someone you're interested in. It's the "How you doin'?" of the Philippines. Whether it's a subtle smile, a witty comment on their IG story, or a full-on harana, you're trying to catch their attention.
ROOT MEANING: flirtatiousness; coquetry
Can have a slightly negative or playful connotation depending on the context. "Malandi" (the adjective form) is often used more pejoratively, especially towards women, but is being reclaimed in modern slang.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang lumandi sa opisina, baka mapunta ka sa HR.
🇺🇸 Don't flirt in the office, you might end up at HR.
🇵🇭 Napangiti siya nang makitang sinusubukang lumandi sa kanya ng torpeng binata.
🇺🇸 She smiled when she saw the shy young man trying to flirt with her.
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Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.