Bastonero (en. Stickman)
/bas-to-'ne-ro/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who uses a stick or firm grip.
The stickman teaches the proper way of using a stick to farmers.
Ang bastonero ay nagtuturo ng tamang paraan ng paggamit ng baston sa mga magsasaka.
Etymology
Spanish
Common Phrases and Expressions
Stickman on the street
A person who takes care or teaches people on the street.
Bastonero sa daan
Related Words
stick
An object used for support or as a weapon, usually made of wood.
baston
to wield
A term describing the art of handling a stick.
maguing
Slang Meanings
Grumpy, a person with a sour or cranky demeanor
Our boss is a bastonero, so we can't joke around with him.
Yung boss namin, bastonero, kaya di kami makapag-joke sa kanya.
Arrogant, always showing power or authority
The line is taking long because of the arrogant guard.
Ang tagal ng pila dahil sa bastonero na guwardiya.
A term for a person who is stingy or miserly
Who is that bastonero who doesn't want to split the bill?
Sino ba namang bastonero ang ayaw mag-split ng bayad?