EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
sharp-tongued; fierce; bitchy...
tea (gossip)...
That's the tea; That's the gossip....
Pang-uri
Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.
/ma-TA-ray/
FIL: Naglalarawan sa isang tao, karaniwang babae, na may matalas na pananalita, masungit, at madaling magalit.
EN: sharp-tongued; fierce; bitchy
The iconic 'kontrabida' in every Pinoy teleserye. She's the one who rolls her eyes, raises her voice (and kilay!), and can destroy you with a single sentence. Think of your team lead who asks 'Is that your final answer?' with *that* tone. It's a vibe, a power move, a defense mechanism.
Often used to describe women, but can be applied to anyone with a sharp, intimidating demeanor.
🇵🇭 Kilala si Brenda bilang isang mataray na amo, ngunit mabuti naman ang kanyang puso.
🇺🇸 Brenda is known as a fierce boss, but she has a good heart.
🇵🇭 Huwag kang mataray sa akin, hindi ako ang kaaway mo.
🇺🇸 Don't be sharp-tongued with me, I'm not your enemy.
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Perpekto, tama, o walang anumang pagkakamali.