Haliparot (en. Flirt)
/halipãˈrɔt/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who has excessive interest in dating or flirting.
There are many flirts in school, they often date different people.
Maraming haliparot sa paaralan, madalas silang nakikipag-date sa iba’t ibang tao.
A person who performs actions that show a lack of serious interest in a relationship.
I don't want to be with him anymore, because he's a flirt and not serious in life.
Ayaw ko na sa kanya, kasi haliparot siya at hindi seryoso sa buhay.
Etymology
From the Tagalog word 'haliparot', often used to refer to someone who is flirtatious or has loose morals.
Common Phrases and Expressions
flirtatious behavior
complicated interactions without purpose or concern
haliparot na pag-uugali
Related Words
to seduce
An action of enticing or inviting someone.
mang-akit
love
A deep emotion or feeling that attracts people to one another.
pag-ibig
Slang Meanings
Loves to meddle in the lives of others.
No matter what you do, he's always there to meddle, like a haliparot.
Kahit anong gawin mo, nariyan siya para makialam, parang haliparot.
Gossip-monger.
Her gossip is intense; she's like a haliparot with nothing to do.
Grabe ang chismis niya, para siyang haliparot na walang magawa.
Social and fond of being around other people.
Before she went viral on TikTok, I thought she was just a haliparot.
Bago siya nag-viral sa TikTok, akala ko kasi isang haliparot lang siya.