Ansikutero (en. Slacker)

/an.si.ku.te.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is lazy and not diligent in work.
The slacker usually does not make progress in his goals.
Ang ansikutero ay karaniwang hindi umuusad sa kanyang mga layunin.
A person who wants to avoid responsibilities.
Sometimes the slacker just watches while others work.
Minsan, ang ansikutero ay tanging nanonood lamang habang ang iba ay nagtatrabaho.
An individual who does not want to participate in activities or projects.
The slacker does not cooperate with the group on their project.
Ang ansikutero ay hindi nagtutulungan sa grupo sa kanilang proyekto.

Etymology

River term, derived from the word 'sikter' meaning lazy or unwilling to work.

Common Phrases and Expressions

slacker in duties
A person who avoids responsibilities or efforts.
ansikutero sa gawain

Related Words

diligent
A person who is hardworking in his tasks, the opposite of a slacker.
masipag

Slang Meanings

Like a boss or leader
Well, he is the ansikutero in the group, he's always the one leading.
Eh kasi, ansikutero siya sa grupo, palaging siya ang naglilid.
Always has something to say or tell
Why do you know so much? You're really an ansikutero!
Bakit ang dami mong alam? Ansikutero ka talaga!
Nosy person
Don't be too ansikutero about things you don't know.
Huwag kang masyadong ansikutero sa mga bagay na di mo alam.