Eskabetse (en. Escapist)

es-ka-bet-se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who escapes from reality through imagination or other forms of entertainment.
Novel writers are often escapists who offer worlds of fantasy.
Ang mga manunulat ng nobela ay kadalasang mga eskabetse na nag-aalok ng mga mundo ng fantasy.

Common Phrases and Expressions

escapists
people who avoid real-life problems
mga eskabetse

Related Words

fantasy
A state of mind where an individual creates imaginary worlds.
fantasya
entertainment
Something or an activity that provides joy or pleasure.
aliw

Slang Meanings

Bastard or lying person.
He's like a bastard, you don't know what's true.
Parang eskabetse siya, hindi mo alam kung alin ang totoo.
Stubborn or not listening.
I'll take him home but that stubborn one will be called a saint.
Ihahatid ko siya pero santo na lang ang magiging tawag sa 'yang eskabetse na 'yan.
Quick to anger or easily irked.
Don't upset him, he's quick to anger!
Huwag mo siyang galitin, eskabetse 'yan kapag nagalitan mo!