Madaya (en. Cheater)
ma-da-ya
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
Means having the nature of deception.
He cannot be relied on because he is a cheater.
Hindi siya maaasahan dahil siya ay madaya.
Etymology
derived from the root word 'daya', meaning 'to cheat' or 'to deceive'
Common Phrases and Expressions
the game is unfair
The game is not fair due to deception.
madaya ang laro
Related Words
cheat
It shows lying or deception.
daya
Slang Meanings
collaboration or cheating
Their game feels unfair, there are collusions!
Parang madaya naman yung laro nila, may mga kutsabahan!
crazy or deceptive
That person is so tricky, they seem really crazy!
Ang madaya ng taong yan, parang sira-ulo talaga!
deception or trickery
Wow, I thought he was genuine, but he's just a trickster!
Grabe, akala ko totoo bata siya, pero madaya pala siya, pangloloko lang!
lame or fake
For me, that person's behavior is so lame!
Para sa akin, madaya ang ugali ng chaka na 'yan!