Bolador (en. Dodger)
/bo-la-dor/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who avoids responsibilities or obligations.
He is known to be a dodger at work, often passing tasks to others.
Siya ay kilalang bolador sa trabaho, madalas siyang nagpapasa ng mga gawain.
A person who skillfully avoids accidents or danger.
As a dodger, he always finds a way to avoid danger on the road.
Bilang isang bolador, lagi siyang may paraan para maiwasan ang kapahamakan sa daan.
Etymology
Spanish word 'bolador' meaning 'one who evades' or 'remover'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Dodger in life
A person who continually avoids serious views or decisions in life.
Bolador sa buhay
Related Words
avoidance
The action of evading or steering clear of danger or obligations.
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Slang Meanings
a person who loves to socialize or chat and often becomes the gentleman or 'hero' of stories.
Oh my, Mark is really a bolador! He can talk to anyone and still has a story to tell.
Naku, si Mark talaga, bolador yan! Kahit sino kausapin, may kwento pa yan.
a person who wanders around a group but isn’t really part of it; just showing off.
Why is Jake just hanging around? He's just a bolador, trying to join the conversation.
Bakit nandiyan lang si Jake? Bolador lang yan, nakikisawsaw sa kwentuhan.
someone who loves gossip or news and often shares juicy information.
Oh no, Rina is a bolador again, she has some gossip about our neighbors.
Hala, si Rina, bolador na, may chika na naman siya tungkol sa ating mga kapitbahay.