Mananso (en. Slanderer)

ma-nan-so

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A person who accuses others negatively with the intention of discrediting them.
He is a slanderer who always spreads gossip about his colleagues.
Siya ay isang mananso na palaging nagdadala ng chismes tungkol sa kanyang mga katrabaho.
A person who has a tendency to spread false information.
His slanderous nature caused conflict within their group.
Ang kanyang pagiging mananso ay nagdulot ng hidwaan sa kanilang grupo.

Common Phrases and Expressions

he/she is a slanderer
the person who spreads lies about others
mananso siya

Related Words

gossip
Information that is spread, often without sufficient evidence.
tsismis
defamation
The act of damaging someone's reputation.
paninira

Slang Meanings

To mess up or start off on the wrong foot
Oh no, you're messing up again, you really don't want to listen.
Hala, mananso ka na naman, mukhang ayaw mo talagang makinig.
To try to be cool or to show off
He seems to be trying to show off, always having new stuff to brag about.
Parang mananso siya, laging may bagong gamit para ipagyabang.
To pretend or act differently
Who is that poser? They don't seem like themselves.
Sino ba yang mananso na yun? Parang hindi naman siya siya.