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    Ganid (en. Greedy)

    /ɡaˈnid/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who loves money or material things excessively.
    The greedy businessman did not hesitate to deceive his clients.
    Ang ganid na negosyante ay hindi nag-atubiling lokohin ang kanyang mga kliyente.
    The behavior of being greedy or having excessive desire for things.
    Greed brings misfortune to people.
    Ang ganid ay nagdudulot ng kasawian sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    From the Latin word 'avidus' meaning 'greedy' or 'desirous'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    greedily greedy
    excessively greedy or full of desire
    ganid na ganid

    Related Words

    greed
    The state of being greedy or avaricious.
    kasakiman
    avarice
    A more complex desire often associated with greed.
    nasa

    Slang Meanings

    too greedy or selfish
    He's so greedy; even after being told several times, he still doesn't stop taking.
    Ang ganid niya, kahit ilang beses na siyang pinagsabihan, hindi pa rin siya tumitigil sa pagkuha.
    only thinking of one's own benefit
    He might just be greedy because he doesn't care about others.
    Baka ganid lang talaga siya kasi walang pakialam sa iba.