Abitswelas (en. Meddler)

a-bits-we-las

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who loves to interfere in things that do not concern them.

The meddler Juan always intrigues in his neighbors' gossip.

Ang abitswelas na si Juan ay palaging nag-iintriga sa mga tsismis ng kanyang mga kapitbahay.

A person who causes conflict among others due to their meddling.

I don't like his meddling, especially since it always causes tension in the group.

Hindi ko gusto ang kanyang pagiging abitswelas, lalo na't palaging nagiging sanhi ng tensyon sa grupo.

The word 'abitswelas' may have originated from Tagalog, used for people who love to interfere or meddle in affairs that do not concern them.

don't interfere

remain indifferent to a matter or situation

huwag makialam

gossip

Uncertain news or opinions that are often negative.

tsismis

Always has an excuse not to follow.

That abitswelas student always seems to be sick during exam week.

Yung abitswelas na student, lagi nalang may sakit kapag exam week.

An overzealous person who often delegates tasks to others.

He's that abitswelas who always takes credit but doesn't do the work.

Siya yung abitswelas na lagi nalang kumukuha ng credit pero hindi nagtatrabaho.

A drama queen who loves attention.

This abitswelas always has something going on to gain sympathy.

Ang abitswelas na to, lagi na lang may pinagdadaanan na para makuha ang simpatiya.