Asikutero (en. Gossip)

asi-ku-te-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who loves to spread gossip or news.
The gossip in the village is always spreading news about people.
Ang asikutero sa baryo ay lagi nang nakakalat ng mga balita tungkol sa mga tao.
A term referring to information that is uncertain or unverified.
What he says is just gossip, there's no truth to it.
Ang kanyang mga sinasabi ay mga asikutero lamang, walang katotohanan.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Don't be a gossip.
Don't spread rumors.
Huwag maging asikutero.

Related Words

gossip
Information or news that is often uncertain.
tsismis
gossiper
A woman who loves to gossip.
chismosa
gossiper
A man who loves to gossip.
chismoso

Slang Meanings

A trickster or a dishonest person.
You know, don't be friends with him, he's a trickster.
Alam mo, 'wag kang makikipagkaibigan sa kanya, asikutero 'yan.
A person who loves to brag or act cool even if it’s not true.
He said he has a lot of gadgets, but he's just a braggart!
Sabi niya ang dami niyang gadgets, pero asikutero lang pala siya!