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    Asikot (en. Swindle)

    /ˈasikot/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A type of deception or trickery that often aims to obtain money or benefits.
    He was lured into the swindle of scammers on the internet.
    Naakit siya sa asikot ng mga scammer sa internet.
    verb
    The act of deceiving or swindling.
    His actions involve swindling in order to succeed.
    Nagsasangkot ng asikot ang kanyang mga gawain upang magtagumpay.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    beware of swindles
    Recognize and avoid situations or people that may cause deception.
    maingat sa asikot

    Related Words

    scammer
    A person who disguises themselves to deceive and obtain money from others.
    scammer
    deception
    The act of pretending or lying to gain the trust of others.
    panlilinlang

    Slang Meanings

    You're just a thief, stealing right away!
    Oh man, that person is such a thief, hasn't learned a thing!
    Ay naku, asikot nga yan, di na natuto!
    Who’s really good at scamming? What a thief!
    There are so many thieves in this place, be careful!
    Ang daming asikot nga sa lugar na 'to, ingat ka!
    As long as there are thieves, no lock is safe.
    I told you, they’re really thieves, they broke in again!
    Sabi ko na nga ba, asikot talaga, nagpasok na naman!