Kamaksi (en. Flatterer)

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Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A person who often gives praise or worship to others, usually with the intention of gaining their favor.

He is a flatterer who always pays attention to his boss.

Siya ay isang kamaksi na palaging pinapansin ang boss niya.

A person who gives excessive praise that may seem insincere.

Sometimes, even a flatterer may have bad intentions.

Minsan, isipin mo kahit ang kamaksi ay may masamang layunin.

Don't be a flatterer.

Avoid excessive or insincere praise to others.

Huwag kang maging kamaksi.

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A person who ingratiates themselves with those in powerful positions through flattery.

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Barkers or people who wait to get passengers.

I rode the jeep and the kamaksi asked me where I was going.

Sumakay ako sa jeep at tinanong ng kamaksi kung saan ako pupunta.

A lot of people eager to get a ride or commute.

Because it's raining, there are a lot of kamaksi outside the terminal.

Dahil umuulan, ang daming kamaksi sa labas ng terminal.

Drivers waiting for passengers.

Those kamaksi over there, do you think they can get passengers even though it's raining?

Yung mga kamaksi doon, tingin mo kaya nilang makakuha ng pasahero kahit maulan?