Bastunero (en. Stick bearer)

bas-tu-ne-ro

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person with a stick or cane.
The stick bearer helps elderly people walk more easily.
Ang bastunero ay tumutulong sa mga matatanda na makalakad ng mas madali.
A person who carries a cane for assistance or support.
The stick bearer needs a good grip on his cane.
Kailangan ng bastunero ng maayos na hawak sa kanyang baston.

Etymology

from the word 'bastun' meaning stick.

Common Phrases and Expressions

stick bearer of the elderly
a person who assists the elderly using a stick or cane.
bastunero ng mga matatanda

Related Words

cane
A type of handle used as a walking support.
baston

Slang Meanings

A person who loves to invent or create things, usually simple solutions.
Juan is really a bastunero; he always has a solution to all the problems outside of school.
Si Juan, bastunero talaga, lagi siyang may solusyon sa lahat ng problema sa labas ng paaralan.
Often carries new ideas or projects that are not really collaborated on.
Maria always has a new program to propose, but she’s always the bastunero preparing it alone.
Laging may bagong programang i-propose si Maria, pero siya lang palagi ang bastunero na naghahanda nito.
A slang term referring to a naturally creative or resourceful person.
As long as Roy is nearby, it’s like there’s always a bastunero ready to solve the problem.
Basta’t nasa tabi si Roy, parang laging may bastunero na handang mag-solve ng problema.