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    Lamiran (en. Miser)

    /la-mi-ran/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person who hoards or avoids spending money.
    Marco is known as a miser because he does not buy things he needs.
    Kilala si Marco bilang isang lamiran dahil hindi siya bumibili ng mga bagay na kailangan niya.
    A person who is capable of socializing but prefers to be alone.
    Despite his miserly ways, many still care about him.
    Sa kabila ng kanyang paraang lamiran, marami pa ring nagmamalasakit sa kanya.

    Etymology

    Sanskrit

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    miser with money
    a person who is excessively frugal or avoids spending
    lamiran sa pera

    Related Words

    stingy
    A person who doesn't want to spend their own money.
    kuripot

    Slang Meanings

    A shindig or gathering that's full of fun.
    Join the lamiran at Mark's house, it's so fun there!
    Sali ka sa lamiran sa bahay ni Mark, ang saya dun!
    A hangout or place of fun.
    Where's the lamiran? It seems like there hasn't been a gathering here in the neighborhood.
    Saan ba ang lamiran? Parang wala pang lamirang nangyari dito sa barrio.