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    Kakuriputan (en. Stinginess)

    /ka.ku.ri.pu.tan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    The behavior or characteristic of being overly frugal or stingy.
    His stinginess causes conflict within the family.
    Ang kakuriputan niya ay nagdudulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang pamilya.
    The state of unwillingness to spend or give even when necessary.
    People's stinginess becomes an obstacle to their progress.
    Ang kakuriputan ng mga tao ay nagiging hadlang sa kanilang pag-unlad.

    Etymology

    From the word 'kuripot' which means frugal or stingy, and the adjective 'kakuriputan' describes the nature of being excessively frugal.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Due to stinginess
    Because of the tendency to be overly frugal.
    Dahil sa kakuriputan

    Related Words

    stingy
    A person who is not easily willing to spend or give money.
    kuripot

    Slang Meanings

    annoying person or thing
    Our teacher is so annoying, there's a lot to do.
    Ang kakuriputan ng guro natin, ang daming pinapagawa.
    looks grumpy or hard to get along with
    Why does Juan look so grumpy, you can't even make him laugh.
    Bakit parang kakuriputan si Juan, hindi ka makapagpatawa.
    annoying teasing
    Come on with your annoying teasing, just enjoy!
    Sobra naman 'yang kakuriputan mo, enjoy ka na lang!