Malisyoso (en. Sneaky)
/ma-li-syo-so/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
adjective
A person who is sneaky or deceptive.
Do not befriend him; he is sneaky.
Huwag kang makikipagkaibigan sa kanya, siya ay malisyoso.
Showing bad intention or purpose.
His sneaky plan was thwarted by the authorities.
Ang kanyang malisyosong plano ay pinigilan ng mga awtoridad.
Eagerly watching other people with bad intent.
Sneaky people are often untrustworthy.
Ang mga malisyosong tao ay madalas na hindi mapagkakatiwalaan.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'lisyoso' with the prefix 'ma-'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
sneaky plan
a plan with bad intentions
malisyosong plano
sneaky person
a person with bad intentions
malisyosong tao
Related Words
sneaky
A person who is sneaky.
lisyoso
bad intent
An intention that is bad or harmful.
masamang balak
Slang Meanings
A person who is meddlesome or flirty and loves to interfere in other people's lives.
He's really malicious, always has gossip about the neighbors.
Siya talagang malisyoso, laging may tsismis tungkol sa mga kapitbahay.
Having bad thoughts or repeatedly thinking of malicious intentions.
Don't trust him, his look at you seems really malicious.
Huwag mo siyang pagkakatiwalaan, parang malisyoso yung tingin niya sa'yo.
Often watching or looking as if there’s impatience or curiosity.
Who’s that malicious one? Always staring at us.
Sino ba yang malisyoso na yan? Laging nakatingin sa atin.