Bastos (en. Rude)

ˈbas.tos

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Rude or disrespectful.
His rude behavior is unacceptable in public.
Ang kanyang bastos na asal ay hindi katanggap-tanggap sa publiko.
Having bad behavior or manners.
He returned to me with a rude tone.
Bumalik siya sa akin nang may bastos na tono.
Too direct or lacking social graces.
He doesn't think before he speaks and seems rude to others.
Hindi siya nag-iisip bago magsalita at parang bastos na sa iba.

Etymology

Bilang isang salitang Tagalog, ang 'bastos' ay nangangahulugang hindi maayos o walang modo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

You're rude!
A statement condemning someone's behavior.
Bastos ka!
Don't be rude!
Advice not to be disrespectful when interacting with others.
Huwag bastos!

Related Words

disrespect
Disrespect is behavior that does not show respect to others.
kawalang galang
vulgarity
A form of poetic expression that often uses vulgar language.
bula

Slang Meanings

rude or crude speech
His laughter is so rude, like he hasn't been educated.
Ang bastos niyang tumawa, parang walang pinag-aralan.
no manners
Why does he talk like that? He's so rude!
Bakit ganyan siya makipag-usap? Ang bastos talaga!
crude
Your joke is rude, not everyone finds it funny.
Bastos ang joke mo, hindi lahat natatawa.