Bitadtarin (en. Flatter)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of word indicating that a person is admired or served through compliments that are not completely true.
His flattery caused envy in the group.
Ang kanyang bitadtarin ay nagdulot ng pagkakainggitan sa grupo.
verb
The act of offering compliments to a person with the intention of gaining their trust or favor.
He approached his boss and started to flatter him to get the promotion.
Nilapitan niya ang kanyang boss at sinimulang bitadtarin ito upang makuha ang promo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to flatter someone
To say nice things about a person, often untrue, in order to gain their trust or favor.
bitadtarin ang isang tao

Related Words

brownnoser
A person who often shows excessive respect or flattery for personal gain.
sipsip

Slang Meanings

The tone or energy in the conversation has dropped.
She just smiled, but the conversation became bitadtarin, as if there was no enthusiasm.
Nakangiti lang siya, pero bitadtarin na ang usapan, parang walang gana.
Loses enthusiasm, as if no longer interested.
Sometimes he becomes bitadtarin, so I stopped teasing him.
Minsan bitadtarin na ang dating niya, kaya di ko na siya tinutukso.
The mood or vibe of the group is dropping.
Everyone went silent, and the atmosphere became bitadtarin when we stopped gathering.
Tumikom ang lahat at naging bitadtarin ang hangin nang hindi na kami nag-umpukan.