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    Kleptomano (en. Kleptomaniac)

    klet-o-ma-no

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person with a mental disorder that causes an uncontrollable urge to steal.
    He is a kleptomaniac and often steals from stores.
    Siya ay isang kleptomano at palaging nagnanakaw sa mga tindahan.
    An individual who behaves in a manner of stealing even when it's not necessary.
    As a kleptomaniac, he often steals things he doesn't need.
    Bilang isang kleptomano, madalas siyang nagnanakaw ng mga bagay na hindi niya kailangan.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'kleptein' meaning 'to steal.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    has a stealing problem
    has a lack of control over stealing
    may problema sa pagnanakaw

    Related Words

    kleptomania
    A mental disorder that causes compulsive stealing.
    kleptomania
    thief
    A person recognized for committing theft.
    sangka

    Slang Meanings

    Stealing like it's a game.
    He's the type of person who's a kleptomaniac; he takes anything he sees.
    Siya ang tipo ng tao na kleptomano, kahit anong makita, kinukuha niya.
    Guilty pleasure in stealing.
    For him, stealing is a kleptomaniac guilty pleasure.
    Para sa kanya, ang pagnanakaw ay isang kleptomano na Guilty pleasure.
    Full of shame and fear of getting caught.
    Because he's a kleptomaniac, he's always nervous about getting caught.
    Dahil kleptomano siya, lagi siyang kinakabahan na mahuli.
    A person who buys things they don't need.
    He's a kleptomaniac; always has new stuff even though he doesn't need it.
    Kleptomano siya, laging may dalang bagong gamit kahit di naman kailangan.