Boratsero (en. Slanderer)

/bo-ra-tse-ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who loves to discuss others' lives, often spreading false information.

The gossipers in the community are always talking about rumors.

Ang mga boratsero sa barangay ay laging nag-uusap tungkol sa mga tsismis.

An individual who shares secrets or events with others that shouldn't be known to others.

You should be careful with the gossipers because they share secrets.

Dapat mag-ingat ka sa mga boratsero dahil nagbabahagi sila ng mga lihim.

It originates from the word 'borat' meaning 'taker' or 'abuser' and 'sero' being a shorthand for 'service'.

Don't be a gossip

Be cautious in talking about other people.

Huwag maging boratsero

gossip

Information or news that is unnecessary and often untrue.

tsismis

a person who is pitied or ridiculed

Many looked like boratsero when he made a mistake in calling.

Ang daming nagmukhang boratsero nang nagkamali siya sa pagtawag.

a quiet person but has funny antics

You think John is boring, but he actually has a lot of boratsero moments.

Akala mo ang boring ni John, pero marami pala siyang boratsero moments.

friends who accompany you through tough situations

Thank you, boratsero friends, for being with me here at the event.

Salamat sa inyo, mga boratsero, sa pagsama sa akin dito sa event.