Buriko (en. Spoiled child)

bu-ri-ko

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A child who is overly pampered and gets everything they want.

The spoiled child of her parents does not learn to be independent.

Ang buriko ng kanyang mga magulang ay hindi natututong mag-isa.

A term often used to refer to children who are overly pampered or almost neglected in terms of discipline.

Because he is a spoiled child, he is always taken care of by his older siblings.

Dahil siya ay buriko, lagi siyang inaalagaan ng kanyang mga nakatatandang kapatid.

From the word 'buri' meaning 'like' or 'favorite'

spoiled in everything

A person who always finds a way to get everything they want.

buriko sa lahat ng bagay

care

The process of taking care of or paying attention to someone, especially to children.

pangalaga

discipline

The training of an individual to have the correct behavior or character.

disiplina

someone who is always out for fun or partying

Marco is such a party animal; he doesn't waste a night without going out.

Sobrang buriko ni Marco, walang sinasayang na gabi sa gimik.

someone with a tendency for lewdness or promiscuity

Don't talk to Jenny; she's such a buriko, all she knows is lewdness.

Ayaw mo nang kausapin si Jenny, buriko 'yan, puro kalaswaan lang ang alam.